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“Beauty is no quality in things themselves. It exists merely in the mind which contemplates them”

David Hume

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Beauty is something we see and feel depending on our own thoughts and feelings, not something that objects have on their own. Imagine a painting. One person might think it’s the most beautiful piece of art they've ever seen because it reminds them of a happy memory, while another person might not like it at all because it doesn’t make them feel anything. This shows that beauty isn't really in the painting itself but in how each person sees it. For example, a flower could look amazing to someone who loves flowers and finds them special, yet someone else might walk by without noticing it because they don’t care much about flowers. So, when thinking about what is beautiful, remember it’s all about personal experience and feelings. Everyone sees beauty in their own way, and that's perfectly okay. To make the most of this idea in life, try to appreciate what is beautiful to you, even if others don’t see it the same way. And don’t worry too much about what others think is beautiful since everyone has their own unique perspective.

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Aesthetics Beauty Contemplation David hume Mind Perception Philosophy Subjective Subjectivity
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