Television is bubble-gum for the mind.
Frank Lloyd WrightRead
Human beings can be beautiful. If they are not beautiful it is entirely their own fault. It is what they do to themselves that makes them ugly. The longer I live the more beautiful life becomes. If you foolishly ignore beauty, you will soon find yourself without it.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Beauty is a result of personal choices and actions.
This quote by Frank Lloyd Wright emphasizes that human beauty is not solely defined by physical appearance but is directly influenced by one's choices and behaviors. It suggests that neglecting beauty can lead to a life devoid of it, encouraging individuals to cultivate and appreciate the beauty around and within themselves to enhance their overall life experience.
Themes
BeautyLifeChoicesSelfPerception
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech about self-improvement, you might say, 'As Frank Lloyd Wright reminds us, beauty is a reflection of our actions and choices.'
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