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Beauty is worse than wine, it intoxicates both the holder and beholder.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Beauty can be mesmerizing and captivating, affecting both those who possess it and those who admire it. It creates a kind of intoxication that can cloud judgment and perception.
This quote by Aldous Huxley suggests that beauty has an intoxicating effect similar to that of wine, influencing both the person who possesses beauty and the one who appreciates it. It implies that beauty, while often admired, can lead to a distorted reality and affect relationships and interactions, making it a powerful yet deceptive force in human experience.
Themes
BeautyIntoxicationPerceptionJudgmentRelationships
In practice
Example use cases
In a discussion about the impact of social media on beauty standards.
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