The beauty of the world which is so soon to perish, has two edges, one of laughter, one of anguish, cutting the heart asunder.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The beauty of the world is sharp and dual, bringing both joy and pain because it is temporary.
- In plain terms
- Beauty hurts and helps because it will not last.
- What can you take from it?
- Accept that beauty brings both joy and pain because it is fleeting.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- When did beauty hurt you?
- How do you handle things you love ending?
Another view
It may overstate the anguish tied to beauty for some people.
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