Beauty can provide solace and comfort in difficult times from "summary" of The Sense of Beauty by George Santayana
In times of distress and turmoil, when the soul is weary and the heart heavy, there is a profound need for solace and comfort. Beauty has the power to offer a balm to our wounded spirits, to soothe our troubled minds, and to uplift our weary souls. When we are surrounded by beauty, whether it be in the form of a beautiful landscape, a piece of music, a work of art, or a kind gesture, we are reminded of the goodness and harmony that exist in the world. Beauty has the ability to transcend the mundane and the ordinary, to transport us to a realm where all is pure and perfect. It speaks to us in a language that is universal and timeless, touching the deepest recesses of our hearts and minds. In moments of despair and uncertainty, beauty can serve as a beacon of hope, guiding us through the darkness and leading us towards the light. The experience of beauty is not merely a fleeting sensation, but a profound and transformative encounter that has the power to heal and restore. It has the capacity to awaken in us a sense of wonder and awe, to r...
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