“Beauty is no quality in things themselves. It exists merely in the mind which contemplates them”
— David Hume
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People think something is beautiful because of how they see it, not because the thing itself has beauty built into it. For example, a painting might look beautiful to one person but just like a mess of colors to someone else. This shows that beauty isn't a solid fact; it's more about personal feelings and opinions. Imagine you and a friend looking at the same sunset. You might find it breathtaking, while your friend just sees the end of the day. This difference in viewing the same thing highlights that beauty depends on who is looking and what they feel. So, when trying to see beauty in life, remember that it's about your own perspective and how you choose to interpret what you see.
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Aesthetics Beauty Contemplation David hume Mind Perception Philosophy Subjective Subjectivity
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