Try any goddam thing you like, no matter how boringly normal or outrageous. If it works, fine. If it doesn't, toss it. Toss it even if you love it.
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Was it pretty? Your country. . .your land?" "It was beautiful," the gunslinger said. "There were fields and forests and rivers and mists in the morning. But that's only pretty. My mother used to say that the only real beauty is order and love and light.
Interpretation
What this quote means
True beauty comes from order, love, and light rather than just physical appearances.
In this quote, the gunslinger reflects on the notion that while the natural landscape of his country may be visually appealing and picturesque, the true essence of beauty lies in the concepts of harmony, love, and enlightenment. This speaks to a deeper understanding of attractiveness that transcends mere aesthetics, suggesting that lasting beauty is found in the values and emotions that shape our experiences and relationships.
Themes
BeautyLoveOrderLightPhilosophy
In practice
Example use cases
Use this quote in a speech about the importance of inner beauty and values.
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