The most general definition of beauty...Multeity in Unity.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Beauty is defined as many things united into one.
- In plain terms
- Beauty means many parts making one whole.
- What can you take from it?
- Unity within diversity creates beauty.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What makes something beautiful?
- How do parts create whole?
Another view
It is too abstract for practical use.
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