Essay

Beauty

There is a saying "Beauty is in the eyes of the Beholder". What one individual considers beautiful may not be beautiful to another. To me, beauty is not only something that pleases the eyes, but also pleases the other senses and the mind. True beauty makes you see beyond the physical sight. I believe beauty depends on how you use it.

When we talk about beauty, we might find them in arts, in beautiful sceneries and many more. But when it comes to beauty of a person it is usually refers to their physical attractiveness. Of course, a beautiful or handsome face is pleasant to look at. But I find that the most memorable beautiful people are those who have captivating personalities behind the pretty faces. Back on my high school days, I have two beautiful classmates. They were Zoe and Lea. Both had almost flawless faces and trim figures. But Zoe was used to getting her way. She felt that her looks could help her get anything she wanted, especially among the boys. Lea, on the other hand, treated her beauty in a matter-of-fact way and she was nice to everyone. She was also a member of the debating team, her personality made her a more outstanding beauty than Zoe.

There is another kind of beauty in people that attracts me greatly. This is what is known as inner beauty. People who have this kind of beauty have attained inner peace. They care about their fellow-man, and try to right the injustices in this world.

In fact, even around me. I know some people who are always ready to lend a hand to a person in trouble. I greatly admire the beauty of these people because they are the ones who make the world a better place. This inner beauty. I notice, gives a certain radiance to their looks.

I also love the beauty of art. I enjoy classical art as well as folk art which is painted by untrained artists. To me, the beauty of an artwork is not just in the skills involved. A painting that attracts me is one which evokes an emotional reaction. When I gaze at a painting. I...