"The idea that happiness could have a share in beauty would be too much of a good thing"
- Walter Benjamin
About this Quote
In this quote, Walter Benjamin highlights a prospective problem with equating happiness with charm. He suggests that if joy were to be consisted of in our understanding of appeal, it would be "too much of a great thing." Benjamin appears to be warning versus oversimplifying the concept of appeal by putting too much focus on joy. This might result in a narrow and shallow understanding of what makes up appeal, as it leaves out the complexities and nuances of the world around us. Benjamin is likely suggesting that appeal should be valued for numerous aspects, including however not limited to joy.
This quote is written / told by Walter Benjamin between July 15, 1892 and September 27, 1940. He/she was a famous Critic from Germany.
The author also have 29 other quotes.
"The man who makes everything that leads to happiness depends upon himself, and not upon other men, has adopted the very best plan for living happily. This is the man of moderation, the man of manly character and of wisdom"
