Some mathematicians believe the definition of beauty lies in the perfect dimensions of the facial planes. Under their formula, the eyes must be a certain distance apart, the nose must extend a certain distance, cheek bones and lips must be prominent, ears must lie perfectly against the head, and the head itself must fit within certain perimeters. Similar characteristics are also applied to the other various parts of the body; the torso must be a certain length, arms and legs must fit within certain dimensions, etc.
To all of that I say - poppycock!
In my opinion, the poets had it right - beauty lies in the eyes of the beholder. What I consider to be beautiful may be vastly different from what you define as true beauty. It all depends on how we, as human beings, look at one another. If we look only with our eyes, beauty is much more elusive than if we can also examine it with our hearts and our souls.
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