Go forward with joyful confidence.
George EliotRead
There is one order of beauty which seems made to turn heads. It is a beauty like that of kittens, or very small downy ducks making gentle rippling noises with their soft bills, or babies just beginning to toddle.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote highlights the simple, innocent beauty found in small creatures and babies that captivates attention.
In this quote, George Eliot reflects on a particular kind of beauty that is characterized by innocence and playfulness. She suggests that this beauty, exemplified by kittens, ducklings, and toddlers, has a unique ability to capture our attention and evoke feelings of joy and tenderness. It implies that true beauty often resides in the small, simple moments of life that remind us of purity and affection.
Themes
BeautyInnocencePlayfulnessJoyTenderness
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech about appreciating the small joys in life.
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