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Beauty when unadorned is adorned the most.
Interpretation
What this quote means
True beauty is found in simplicity, without unnecessary embellishments.
This quote by St. Jerome highlights the concept that the purest form of beauty does not require additional adornments or decorations. It suggests that simplicity and authenticity can often be more striking and profound than complexity or extravagance, emphasizing that what is unembellished can carry a deeper, more resonant beauty.
Themes
BeautySimplicityAdornmentAuthenticityArt
In practice
Example use cases
This quote could be used in a discussion about minimalist design in art and architecture.
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