Victor HugoThe beautiful is as useful as the useful." He added after a moment’s silence, "Perhaps more so.
About This Quote
The beautiful is as useful as the useful" is a quote by William Morris. The quote itself seems very simple. It is beautiful things that are useful. However, it's how it's used that makes it so powerful. It's not enough to say something is beautiful, you need to show people what makes beauty so special and how it can be put to use.
Source: Les MisaRables
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