The essence of the beautiful is unity in variety.
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The artist produces for the liberation of his soul. It is his nature to create as it is the nature of water to run down the hill.
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Love is only a dirty trick played on us to achieve continuation of the species.
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The writer is more concerned to know than to judge.
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