I've recently been asked this question and this is my short essay on it. People say ‘beauty is in the eye of the beholder’; however the mark of ultimate beauty is one that appeals to everyone’s sensibilities no matter who or what they are. Therefore beauty can be divided into 2 things:- 1. Physical/aesthetics 2. Emotional/mental (what is inside) In the physical is pretty obvious is which can be seen/ what is presented to the public. A lump of rock can be seen as beautiful in its shape/form/etc. In that sense beauty is an art of perfection, harmony and symmetry (very much like Ikebana, the Japanese art of flower arranging). In the sciences it would be seen as the simplicity and elegance an equation can solve the most complex of puzzles. For the emotional/mental would be that certain quality coming from one who is a good person (i.e. Ugly Betty). Also something which Dove has been banging on. Hence what can beauty be used to gain pleasure would be the cynical and the ideal version. Physical/aesthetics The pleasure derived from this would mainly be in the form of possession. The fact which you are able to own such a thing/person means that you are a person of means as a beautiful thing would naturally be a coveted thing by the public. Also it would be a status symbol and one that elevates you in the eye of the public. However when you look upon a beautiful landscape, I think it always makes you appreciate that exact moment in time in which you are able to see such a wondrous sight and makes you glad that you’re alive moreover when it is something which you have always longed to see. Perhaps it goes back to having a sense of achievement. However for personal beauty, the pleasure derived will probably be other people’s obvious want to be in your presence, the compliments given and the favors granted. In this sense beauty can be used as a bargaining chip, hence the usage of actresses and models to lend presence to any events in which their presence makes any party seem more glamorous as we assume that the beautiful would have their lives full of amazing things which they have somehow deigned their presence with us on this little social gathering. In the end though, using your physical beauty to derive pleasure is never a good idea as beauty is fleeting. You will be replaced by another trophy wife, you will try to hold on to your youth which is quickly slipping away, you will end up like those highly botoxed women who dress 20 years younger than they should. Emotional/Mental Inner beauty and the pleasure derived from it seems to be two contradictory statements as a person who is truly good would not derive pleasure out of it. Happiness, thankfulness yes but not pleasure as pleasure to me is derived out of self satisfaction which a truly saintly person would not want that. However if I were to make some sort of supposition it would be that the pleasure gotten would be the happiness reflected in that person’s eyes upon receiving some good deed be it in action or goods. It is also that sense of appreciation given by people whom you do not know or the kindness extended towards you as I believe that good people gravitate towards each other. I guess another pleasure would be in the sense of being a savior/rescuer in which you are able to turn another person who seems to be on the road to perdition into a better soul. Overall inner beauty is sacrificial of oneself to the other person’s benefit and whatever pleasure derived would be of other people and not yourself. Conclusion Ultimate beauty is someone who is both beautiful inside and outside which is a rare achievement indeed. Studies have shown the more beautiful you are the more access and privileges are granted in which you do not need to work on your inner beauty as things easily come to you anyway. So the better option is to be beautiful inside as people who appreciate your true beauty are people worth having. So pleasure is having known you are surrounded by the people who love you just as you are. | 
