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Yes, I believe beauty IS in the eye of the beholder. Of course, there are instances when almost everyone can appreciate the same beauty of an object, person or experience (like a glorious sunrise).
I do think we are somewhat "conditioned" to see beauty in things
that really don't qualify as "beautiful". Uniqueness is a quality that comes to mind. I also think the term is bandied about as is the word love.
When a parent looks at their child, they see beauty that others may not perceive. The same is true for the couple that has been married for eons. I can see beauty in that girl who plays Lana on Smallville. I can look at my mothers face and see beauty that is beyond compare. Most children think their Moms are beautiful and their Dad's are handsome...until someone or something changes that perception. I refer to it as advertising...
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