Shadows cannot see themselves in the mirror of the sun - Eva Perron..................
Worry gives a small thing a big shadow - Swedish proverb ............................
Take everything that’s bright and beautiful in you and introduce it to the shadow side of yourself… When you are able to say, ‘I am … my shadow as well as my light,’ the shadow’s power is put in service of the good. - Parker J. Palmer........................You can only come to the morning through the shadows. - J.R.R. Tolkien
Very pretty photo. But I'm not sure I agree with the quote - beautiful music can be one of the most profound experiences in life, and my beautiful wife is definitely not useless :)
I guess it depends on your definition of useful. And not only that, useful things (architecture, perhaps?) can be quite beautiful. But we all can agree that lilies are beautiful! Here's a daylily in my garden:
Beautiful! Lillies are lovely..I don't know about useless, but I love useless things too, lol! My post today has lots of pretty shadows, as the day was so sunny inside my house, even. Big hugs, FABBY
16 comments:
Beautiful lily, interesting quote! Although, I'm not so sure I agree with the quote...
I don´t agree with the quote. If it is beautiful it is very much useful.
everyone to his/her own opinion, but I feel that beauty can be the sole use to brighten our days!
gorgeous photo!
A crescendo of petal and shadow!
Very pretty photo. But I'm not sure I agree with the quote - beautiful music can be one of the most profound experiences in life, and my beautiful wife is definitely not useless :)
The photo is gorgeous - and I don't agree with Ruskin. They are beautiful - that is enough. We need beauty in this world.
I guess it depends on your definition of useful. And not only that, useful things (architecture, perhaps?) can be quite beautiful. But we all can agree that lilies are beautiful! Here's a daylily in my garden:
http://www.lovethatimage.com/blog/2013/07/peach-day-lily/
That is a beautiful lily!!! Your garden must be lovely. Have a terrific weekend. Mickie :)
So love the colour of the lily! A beautiful flower!
Flowers are never useless to me- but peacocks...well....I'll have to ponder that! They are pretty but oh so noisy!
Have a great week!
Lovely shadows on that lily!
Beautiful! Lillies are lovely..I don't know about useless, but I love useless things too, lol! My post today has lots of pretty shadows, as the day was so sunny inside my house, even. Big hugs,
FABBY
How delicate and stunning!...:)JP
Beauty in itself is a balm to the soul, so does have a use. That said, I absolutely loved the quote!
Belíssimo, de uma delicadeza ímpar. Um abraço!
Beauty brings us inspiration and fuels our creativity, so how can it be useless. There are many beautiful herbs that have immeasurable value.
The quote is interesting, but I beg to differ and love your beautiful lily!!
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