Thus, the Form is eternal and permanent, which corresponds with Plato's beliefs on the mind, which he also believed was immortal. Therefore, the beauty of the statue lives on eternally, and it lives on in the minds of the people who view it and are touched by it, as well. In addition, Plato believed that youth should seek out "beautiful forms" in their young lives, to learn the elements of beauty and how everything is beautiful in some way. This statue would certainly qualify as something of beauty to seek out and enjoy, because it is elegant, memorable, and quite beautiful. It can teach youth about the beauty of the human form, the interaction between man and animal, and the peace and desirability of the natural world. In short, it creates...

Finally, he believed this reverence for inward beauty is absolutely necessary for true love to grow and mature. Thus, the statue, and appreciation of the statue, can lead to an appreciation of beauty inwardly and outwardly, and can help the viewer understand the concept of love, truth, and beauty, and how they are all intertwined.
He believes people who spend their lives contemplating this ultimate beauty will only want to enjoy and understand true beauty, and this leads to a noble and virtuous life. Thus, enjoying the beauty of this statue can make a person better, and that is Plato's ultimate belief on beauty and art.