“ It is difficult to judge when such beauty is concerned. I have not prepared my judgment. Beauty is a riddle. ”
Fyodor Dostoyevsky, The Idiot (1874). copy citation
| Author | Fyodor Dostoyevsky |
|---|---|
| Source | The Idiot |
| Topic | beauty judgment |
| Date | 1874 |
| Language | English |
| Reference | |
| Note | Translated by Eva Martin |
| Weblink | http://www.gutenberg.org/files/2638/2638-h/2638-h.htm |
Context
“Her face is clear enough, isn’t it? ” “ Oh yes, of course. You are very beautiful, Aglaya Ivanovna, so beautiful that one is afraid to look at you. ” “ Is that all? What about her character? ” persisted Mrs. Epanchin.
It is difficult to judge when such beauty is concerned. I have not prepared my judgment. Beauty is a riddle. “ That means that you have set Aglaya a riddle! ” said Adelaida. “ Guess it, Aglaya! But she’s pretty, prince, isn’t she? ” “ Most wonderfully so, ” said the latter, warmly, gazing at Aglaya with admiration.” source
It is difficult to judge when such beauty is concerned. I have not prepared my judgment. Beauty is a riddle. “ That means that you have set Aglaya a riddle! ” said Adelaida. “ Guess it, Aglaya! But she’s pretty, prince, isn’t she? ” “ Most wonderfully so, ” said the latter, warmly, gazing at Aglaya with admiration.” source
