Beauty - Quotes and aphorisms, phrases and sayings
Quotes about beauty
It is not beauty that causes love, but love that makes us see beauty.
Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.
You can fall in love with beauty, but you can only love the soul.
The most beautiful thing is to look into the eyes of a person who is smiling. Everyone's eyes “smile” in their own way. But it is smiling eyes that are the most beautiful.
To see beauty in the ugly, To see the floods of rivers in streams... He who knows how to be happy in everyday life is truly a happy person!... E. Asadov
Although beauty is not a vice, It alone is not enough for us: It’s a disaster when a beautiful flower has no fragrance.
The beauty of the body can attract, but only the beauty of the soul can hold...
Never fight with ugly people. They have nothing to lose
Everything you look at with love seems beautiful...
What can I add to my unwritten beauty... Except perhaps monstrous modesty!
- You are charming. - Alas, I cannot say the same about you. - Well then, do as I do. Lie.
The most beautiful thing in life is purity of heart and when it is reflected in a person’s face, it makes him beautiful.
The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams... Eleanor Roosevelt
You can fall in love with beauty, but you can only love the soul.
You are beautiful in your own way, because God does not make mistakes. (Lady Gaga)
Beauty without kindness dies unclaimed.
Beauty is deceiving, but it is a valuable quality if you are poor or not very smart.
The appearance of things changes according to moods, and therefore we see magic and beauty in them, while magic and beauty are actually in ourselves.
A beautiful woman is heaven for the eyes, hell for the soul, and purgatory for the pocket.
There are many people with a beautiful appearance, who, however, have nothing to boast about inside.
Painting allows you to see things as they once were, when they were looked at with love.
Top 25: weird and wonderful places of unearthly beauty that everyone should see
If you want to plan a trip to an unusual place, this selection is for you. Summer is the ideal time for vacation. And the best way to relax and recharge your batteries is to travel! These days, for some reason, everyone chooses the same places, and just looking at photographs of the most popular attractions will notice the huge number of tourists there. But haven't you ever wanted to get off the beaten path and find yourself somewhere far away from the noise of the crowd? Tired of typical destinations and want to experience something completely new that you will never experience at home or at a popular resort? It's time to do a little research of your own and go beyond the routes from the published guidebooks. Fortunately for those who dream of something completely new, our world is full of simply incredible places that amaze with their unearthly beauty.
25. The largest salt marsh in the world, Southern Bolivia
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You need to see the Uyuni Salt Flat with your own eyes, otherwise you simply won’t understand its grandeur and beauty. The most convenient way to visit this dry salt lake is by car. You have never seen anything like this in your life, believe me!
24. Perito Moreno Glacier, Patagonia, Argentina
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Many people dream of visiting the noisy and explosive Buenos Aires. How about going beyond the confines of this crowded metropolis and instead of the sights of the concrete jungle, go towards the most beautiful place in all of Argentina? The Perito Moreno Glacier is a clear example of the power and beauty of nature.
23. Ayers Rock, Australia
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Everyone wants to go to Australia, right? Why not? It's full of fun cities, gorgeous beaches and incredible wildlife that you won't find anywhere else. This continent should definitely be on the bucket lists of all the most notorious travelers. If one day you manage to go on vacation here, Ayers Rock should definitely be on your itinerary. Ayers Rock is a huge red monolith rising right in the middle of an endless desert. Climbing on this rock is prohibited, but even from afar it looks absolutely stunning, so don’t dare go there without a camera!
22. Vik Beach with black sand, Iceland
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Iceland is a unique country, and there are many reasons for this. This island nation boasts a wealth of natural wonders that are found nowhere else in the world. If you are going to Iceland, you simply must visit Vik Beach, because it looks like a place from another planet. Black volcanic sand and extraordinary rock cliffs await you here. But be careful, because the water here is not to be trifled with - sometimes it is calm, and sometimes the waves rise very high. Overall, keep your distance and enjoy!
21. Fjords of Northern Norway
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Have you ever seen those famous photographs of Norwegian bays with towering rock cliffs, gorgeous sunsets and clear waters? If so, then these were probably photographs of fjords. This natural relief never ceases to amaze both foreigners and locals. Technically, there are fjords along almost the entire coast of the country, but the most beautiful of them are located in the north of Norway. It is better to come here in the summer so that the weather is as mild and pleasant as possible.
20. Plitvice Lakes, Croatia
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Plitvice Lakes National Park has long been one of the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Families, couples, hikers with large backpacks and many other categories of tourists regularly come here. Plitvice Lakes is the most famous place in all of Croatia, because it is incredibly beautiful and calm.
19. Victoria Falls, Zambia and Zimbabwe
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Seeing Victoria Falls with your own eyes is an absolutely crazy experience! This huge waterfall is located on the territory of two African states at the same time - Zimbabwe and Zambia. It is located very far from all the most popular places among tourists, but adventure lovers still do not miss the opportunity to look here. The largest waterfall in the world, Victoria is famous for the fog effect that is created by water falling from a very high height. It looks truly mystical...
18. Shilin Stone Forest, China
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Most people associate China with bustling cities, including Beijing and Shanghai. But how much do you know about the natural wonders of this country, which are concentrated far beyond the cities? China is simply huge, so there are certainly many beautiful places there. Surprisingly, few tourists have heard about the fabulous Shilin Stone Forest, but it looks simply incredible!
17. Spotted Lake, British Columbia, Canada
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Have you ever seen something like this? Probably not, because this lake is absolutely unique! Spotted Lake is located in Canada, and it looks simply incredible, and the mysterious colors and spots on its surface can easily be explained by the high concentration of minerals in the water of this lake. Local residents have long used its water to cure all kinds of ailments.
16. Giant's Causeway, Antrim, Northern Ireland
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How did this place get such an impressive name? Local residents nicknamed it in honor of the legend according to which two giants once fought here. However, the real story of the origin of these basalt columns is not so fantastic. The stones in the photograph are a completely natural relief, their appearance due to volcanic activity. You can and should appreciate Mostovaya in all its beauty with your own eyes, especially since it is easy to get to this area on a guided tour. Believe me, this is an incredibly beautiful coastline!
15. Travertine terraces, Pamukkale, Türkiye
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Turkey may seem like a cliché choice, full of five-star hotels on the coast, outside of which it is supposedly too unsafe. But there are still plenty of other lesser-known places in Turkey where unforgettable experiences, beauty, and no risks await you. Pammukale is one of these attractions. Travertine terraces with natural baths are just the perfect place to relax and admire the sunsets. Couples in love especially like it here.
14. Lake Hillier, Western Australia
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Would you like to see a real pink lake with your own eyes? How is this even possible? Australia's Lake Hillier looks completely unnatural, but it actually exists. The reason for this unusual color of water lies in the local plankton. The only way to admire this place is from a helicopter, because this is practically the only way to get here, because there are no roads leading to it.
13. Tianzi Mountains, Northern China
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And this is another unique place from China. This time we will talk about the amazing Tianji Mountains. It’s worth seeing something like this at least once in your life! If you ever visit China, don't miss the opportunity to come here. By the way, to admire such landscapes, you don’t even need to be an experienced mountaineer or rock climber, because you can come to the observation deck by cable car.
12. Monasteries of Meteora, Greece
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Most tourists associate Greek holidays with islands, beaches, taverns and historical museums. But there is another very interesting place in this country, which is not located at all on the coast. Have you ever heard of Meteora? This is not just a historical place, because the mountain monasteries are still working. In Meteora you can buy very interesting souvenirs, including honey, which monks and nuns independently collect from local apiaries. This is truly a unique destination!
11. Goblin Valley State Park, Utah, USA
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America's national parks are full of true natural wonders. For example, in Utah there is one very interesting place with simply incredible views. The Goblin Valley is strewn with strange mushroom-shaped stones, which are also called hoodoos. By the way, this park got its name in honor of the similarity of hoodoo stones to little goblins.
10. Glass Beach, California, USA
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If you've been dreaming of swimming off the California coast, Glass Beach is a must-have on your bucket list. It turns out that all these pieces of glass did not suddenly appear there one day, but it was a whole long-term project. Year after year, local residents filled the coast with new glass, and in the end it was almost completely covered with these colorful pebbles. There are only a few such places in the world. By the way, the pieces of glass can be taken apart for souvenirs.
9. Fly Geyser, Nevada, USA
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How do such geysers even appear? So far, all the listed attractions on this list have been completely natural places, but Fly Geyser is a man-made object. This small geothermal spring was created by accident when people tried to dig a well here. The colorful algae covering the slopes of the geyser love warmth and moisture, and that is why they are so colorful.
8. Marble Caves, Chile
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The Chilean Marble Caves look like someone took a giant brush and painted all the walls there, creating all these amazing murals right underground. However, in fact, this is not an art gallery or the work of an artist at all, but a creation of Mother Nature! If you wish, you can book a boat tour and sail through these amazing caves. By the way, the attraction is located in the mountainous region of Patagonia, where there are many other beauties.
7. Moeraki Boulders, New Zealand
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If you are an avid traveler, New Zealand should definitely appear on your bucket list. It seems that this country literally has everything that is most delightful and interesting! Have you ever heard of the Moeraki boulders off the coast of South Island? This is a truly mysterious place, because people still cannot explain the origin of such unusual stones. But scientists have found that these boulders were formed approximately 60 million years ago.
6. Caño Cristales River, Colombia
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Something clearly incredible is happening here and very worthy of a personal visit! Caño Cristales is one of the strangest rivers in nature. Its unearthly color is due to the seasonal bloom of a rare species of algae. This phenomenon can be admired in all its glory between July and December. Now is the time to reserve your tickets!
5. The Wave, Coyote Butts, border of Utah and Arizona, USA
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The southwestern United States is filled with its own incredible landscapes. Some of them look completely unrealistic, and sometimes it seems difficult to believe what nature is capable of. The Wave is an amazing rock formation located in Utah, but is easily accessible from Arizona with a special pass. The pass is necessary because the unique natural attraction is located in a remote desert that requires special government protection.
4. White Sands State Forest, New Mexico, USA
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This is another incredibly beautiful landmark of the southwestern United States. If you happen to visit this region, be sure to visit the White Sands natural monument, because it is simply an ideal destination for adventure lovers. According to the US National Park Service portal, this is one of the most beautiful places in the entire country, and it is also very easy to get here by car.
3. Puerto Princesa Underground River, Philippines
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Have you ever seen an underground river? According to UNESCO, Puerto Princesa National Park is home to one of the most picturesque underground rivers in the world. You can find it on the Philippine island of Palawan, where you will find many options for sightseeing tours with local guides, including a boat tour of this attraction. Believe me, you will not see anything like this anywhere else, and this tour is worth the money!
2. Waitomo or Firefly Cave, New Zealand
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Waitomo Glowworm Cave is a place of truly unearthly beauty! Here you will certainly feel like a guest on an alien planet and see something that is impossible to imagine even in a dream, because millions of fireflies live in Waitomo, illuminating the darkness of the cave, like stars in the sky.
1. Sequoia National Park, California, USA
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You may have already seen photographs of forests with trees as tall as skyscrapers. If you dream of seeing something like this with your own eyes, feel free to go to Sequoia National Park. It is located in the southern part of the Sierra Nevadas mountain system. A walk through such a majestic forest is an incredible adventure. Tourists often admit that visiting this park instills in them great respect for nature and greatly changes their attitude towards the world around them.
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Have you ever thought about what you mean by beautiful or ugly? Most often, a person without hesitation gives an assessment of another person, music, natural phenomenon or action. But what exactly is the essence of Beauty?
A child who is not yet familiar with such dichotomies as good and evil, bad and good, does not distinguish between the beautiful and the ugly. He sees everything as an object of knowledge and tries to interact with it. For him there is no absolute Beauty or absolute Ugliness. The mother is beautiful because she is a mother, regardless of the shape of her cheekbones, figure and other criteria of Beauty.
In the process of growing up, gaining experience, each person begins to perceive the world through the prism of his own beliefs, social norms and morality, and other generally subjective things. Thus, is it possible to talk about the existence of a certain Absolute of Beauty, undeniable and generally accepted?
But what if we assume that things that are widely recognized as ugly are in fact truly beautiful (I do not presume to talk about the assessment given by all people, since there are always exceptions) Or we assume the absence of the Absolute of beauty in general, taking into account the pluralism of opinions, tastes and evaluation criteria and other subjective fluff. Human tastes are so diverse that Beauty can be considered anything, from admiration for a beautiful woman or the silver light of the moon, in the dark waters of a forest lake, to the chilling aesthetics of death, the work of a virtuoso serial killer. One way or another, hiding under the blinders of subjectivity, the true beauty, or more simply, Truth itself, clothed in form, like a timid lady, is in no hurry to show its face.
Human Beauty is a substance as unsteady and fickle as merciless Time is unsteady and fickle. It [beauty] captivates and subjugates those who contemplate it. However, here we must again talk about subjectivism. Modern ideals are emaciated models, as if carved from ivory, plump-lipped and big-breasted bombites, metrosexual Apollos and other stereotyped heroes of night dreams. Can this be considered true Beauty, flaunting itself like a vulgar girl, eager for cheap attention? How to discern, behind kilograms of cosmetics, Botox and silicone, artificial tanning and muscle extensions, hair, eyelashes and nails, sophisticated lingerie and other achievements of the modern era, if not true, then at least Beauty close to it, pure and real.
The paradox of human Beauty is that the Beauty of the body does not often go together with the Beauty of the soul. In the purity of the soul, there is always something fatal, a sharp mind often disfigures the owner, making him older, depriving him of the light of naive youth. The union of a beautiful soul and body is mythical, like a unicorn. Is a “golden mean” possible, a balance of purity of soul, mind and body? What influences the ratio of these components? Often, outwardly beautiful people are vain narcissists who squander their own soul, allowing it to worm its way, they are so passionate about their perfection that it seems to them that nothing else is important. And on the contrary, spiritually pure people close themselves in their own inner world, forgetting about the flesh, considering internal perfection to be the only important thing, losing the Beauty of their external appearance. The ideal ratio, if you want, True Beauty, must be protected and allowed to reveal itself in all its splendor of youth, care for the external and internal in equal parts is necessary, for such Beauty is capable of inspiring the one who contemplates it to an incredible flight of fantasy, to an impulse to creativity, to encourage to action. It’s not for nothing that so many poets, writers, artists and sculptors who have long sunk into oblivion sought to capture it in immortal works of art, to enchain in amber the moment of touching the beautiful. Ruthless time has no power over True Beauty, it is eternal in the manifestation of inspiration in art and actions that glorify her life. And even in her wrinkled face, her hoarse laugh, she is still able to remind of herself with the sparkle of her living, bright eyes, the charm of the ghost of youth, flickering like ripples on the surface of water, disturbed by a light summer wind.
“Beauty is one of the types of Genius, it is even higher than Genius, because it does not require understanding. The beauty is undeniable. She has the highest right to power and makes kings of those who possess it. The true secret of life lies in the visible, and not in the hidden... You do not have many years ahead for a real, full and beautiful life. Youth will pass, and with it beauty - and suddenly it will become clear to you that the time for victories has passed, or you will have to be content with victories so pitiful that in comparison with the past they will seem bitter to you than defeats. Don’t waste your golden days listening to boring saints, don’t try to correct what is incorrigible, do not give your life to the ignorant, vulgar and nonentity, following the false ideas and unhealthy aspirations of our era. Live! Live the wonderful life that is hidden within you. Don't miss anything, always look for new sensations! Don't be afraid of anything! New hedonism is what our generation needs."
“The Picture of Dorian Gray” by O. Wilde
What is Beauty for you?
The beauty of the world in pictures
(photo above) The tallest carousel on chains in the world is 117 meters, located in Vienna. Emerald lake in the crater of an extinct volcano. Tongariro National Park - New Zealand
Selgas Cano office in Madrid
Desert with Phacelia (Scorpion Weed) flowers, blooms every few years.
Flying balloons in Cappadocia
View from the Burj Khalifa skyscraper, Dubai. 828 meters high, 163 floors
Now let's look down! (mom!)
These trees are in the forest near Gryfino, Poland. The reason for their curvature has not been established.
This cafe marks the border between the Netherlands and Belgium
About 10,000 stingrays swim from the Yucatan Peninsula to Florida in the spring and back in the fall. Gulf of Mexico.
In the resort town of Skagen you can observe an amazing natural phenomenon. This city is the northernmost point of Denmark, where the Baltic and North seas meet. The two currents cannot merge due to different densities of water!
In the Chinese province of Shandong there is a bridge across the Jiaozhou Bay. The bridge is more than 36 km long, designed for eight vehicle lanes, and is the longest bridge over water in the world.
There was once a question about this monument in What? Where? When? I don’t remember exactly, but it seems they asked what element should be added to show that work is going on around the clock. The correct answer is a spotlight that casts a shadow on the wall, i.e. the sower works day and night. Lithuania.
Unusual tunnel in California, Sequoia National Park
Family photo
The largest traffic jam in the world was recorded on the Beijing-Tibet highway, its length was 260 km! (I read somewhere that it resolved only after 10 days)
Computer store in Paris.
In fact, the floor is absolutely flat. There is only 1 person living in the city of Buford (USA), he works as both the mayor and the janitor.
Autumn camouflage
Pillars near the Lena River (the description did not mention the origin of the pillars)
Brazilian slums coexist with luxury houses. Well, the poor people will probably have a better view from their windows than the rich ones
Observation deck on the 103rd floor, Chicago
View of the sunset from under the waves
This is a unique geological phenomenon known as Danxia landform. These phenomena can be observed in several places in China. This example is located in Zhangye, Gansu Province. The color is the result of millions of years of accumulation of red sandstone and other rocks.
Northwestern Montana, USA. The water of the lake is so clear that it seems that it is quite shallow. Although, in fact, it is very deep.
The lighthouse keeper in Marais, France must be one of the most courageous people on the planet!
Hurricane in Montana, USA, 2010
Crescent Moon Tower (Dubai)
River above Magdeburg Water Bridge, Germany
Beauty is a terribly expensive power
Lately, more and more often I hear from men how they are confused that girls wear makeup and spend a lot of money on it. “We need your natural beauty,” these naive young men shout, not suspecting that natural beauty also has a price.
Here I am, a young girl who doesn’t wear makeup at all. I don’t have mascara or lipsticks at home, the only shade is long expired because I haven’t used it, in my drawer is a palette of eyeshadows that someone gave me - my friends sometimes use them, but I don’t. At the same time, I spend at least a hundred dollars on cosmetics every month. Tell me how this works?
Moisturizing evening cream - from 1200 to 1500 for 50 ml (sometimes there are discounts), a jar lasts for a month. This is not lukhari, but a base.
A day cream with a sun protection factor of at least 30 spf is my protection not only from photoaging, but also from melanoma, which, unfortunately, occurs in our family. The cheapest option, which does not roll up and does not drain after 15 minutes, costs ± 1000 per 50 ml. It also lasts for a month. Sometimes even less, because if I spend a lot of time in the sun, it needs to be renewed.
Soft face wash. I don’t think anyone needs to explain why you need to wash your face in the mornings and evenings? It costs about 1,500, but it lasts for three months, so I count 500 rubles a month.
Hydrophilic oil - without it I won’t be able to wash off Sanskrin properly - costs about 500 rubles, enough for a couple of months, so we count 250 for a month.
Evening serum with retinol - 1800-2000 for a 30 ml jar - this is really the cheapest option, because retinol is not the simplest component. I use the serum only twice a week, but since the jar is small, it goes away within a month.
Morning serum with vitamin C - no less than 2000 per 30 ml. Also an expensive component, but necessary for me, because it enhances the effect of Sanskrin, minus early wrinkles, minus age spots.
You can easily calculate the average monthly price yourself. The above set guarantees me hydrated, glowing skin and gives me hope that by the age of 40 my face will not slide down. If after this list you thought that I was a spender, then no: I am a beauty minimalist. I don’t use patches - fortunately, I don’t have swelling, I don’t buy eye cream separately, I don’t use products to narrow pores, I almost never use masks - unless they give them to me. I don’t even spend money on going to a cosmetologist yet - although I understand that this time will come
At the same time, I still have relatively problem-free skin. Yes, I spend a lot of time on anti-aging products, but only because my mother and grandmother had early wrinkles, so I'm trying to cheat genetics. At the same time, I do not have rosacea, I do not and never have had acne or other problems that are familiar to girls. If I had to fight these diseases, the cost of care would reach almost cosmic heights.
Boys, do you want your woman to be beautiful in nature? No problem: Google and look for what 26-30 year old peasant women looked like 70-80 years ago. If you find real photos, and not photoshopped fakes a la “photos of Slavic beauties from boys’ pages,” then you will see the faces of old and emaciated women. So if you don’t want your girlfriend to spend money on care, don’t be surprised that when you turn 30, mutual friends will consider her your mother.
Ah, you desire a young beauty. Then keep your mouth shut and don’t dare accuse a girl of squandering when she spends money on care or cosmetics. She not only spends on herself, she makes you a young and beautiful wife - you must respect that.
