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Saturday, July 6, 2013

Beautiful Things are Useless

"Remember that the most beautiful things
 in the world are the most useless; 
peacocks and lilies for instance. "
-John Ruskin-

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16 comments:

  1. Paula Scott Molokai Girl StudioJuly 6, 2013 at 7:16 AM

    Beautiful lily, interesting quote! Although, I'm not so sure I agree with the quote...

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  2. NatureFootstepJuly 6, 2013 at 7:52 AM

    I don´t agree with the quote. If it is beautiful it is very much useful.

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  3. NonnieJuly 6, 2013 at 8:46 AM

    everyone to his/her own opinion, but I feel that beauty can be the sole use to brighten our days!
    gorgeous photo!

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  4. colleenJuly 6, 2013 at 8:54 AM

    A crescendo of petal and shadow!

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  5. AlJuly 6, 2013 at 9:22 AM

    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 :)

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  6. Beverley BairdJuly 6, 2013 at 10:10 AM

    The photo is gorgeous - and I don't agree with Ruskin. They are beautiful - that is enough. We need beauty in this world.

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  7. Sara ChapmanJuly 6, 2013 at 10:32 AM

    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/

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  8. forgetmenotJuly 6, 2013 at 11:16 AM

    That is a beautiful lily!!! Your garden must be lovely. Have a terrific weekend. Mickie :)

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  9. Gemma WisemanJuly 6, 2013 at 2:03 PM

    So love the colour of the lily! A beautiful flower!

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  10. Kathe W.July 6, 2013 at 5:00 PM

    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!

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  11. DougVernXJuly 6, 2013 at 6:01 PM

    Lovely shadows on that lily!

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  12. FABBY'S LIVINGJuly 6, 2013 at 6:26 PM

    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

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  13. jp@A Green RidgeJuly 7, 2013 at 3:20 AM

    How delicate and stunning!...:)JP

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  14. Jeannie MarieJuly 7, 2013 at 7:28 AM

    Beauty in itself is a balm to the soul, so does have a use. That said, I absolutely loved the quote!

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  15. Vane M.July 7, 2013 at 9:22 AM

    Belíssimo, de uma delicadeza ímpar. Um abraço!

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  16. UnknownJuly 7, 2013 at 4:11 PM

    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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Namaste.