Quote by Walter Pater
What is important, then, is not that the critic should possess a c

What is important, then, is not that the critic should possess a correct abstract definition of beauty for the intellect, but a certain kind of temperament, the power of being deeply moved by the presence of beautiful objects. – Walter Pater

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To burn always with this hard, gem-like flame, to maintain this ecstasy, is success in life. – Walter Pater

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One of the most beautiful passages of Rousseau is that in the sixth book of Confessions, where he describes the awakening in him of the literary sense. Of such wisdom, the poetic passion, the desire of beauty, the love of art for its own sake, has most. – Walter Pater

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Not to discriminate every moment some passionate attitude in those about us, and in the very brilliancy of their gifts some tragic dividing on their ways, is, on this short day of frost and sun, to sleep before evening. – Walter Pater

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But when I was twelve years old I caught my first strong glimpse of one of the fundamental forces of existence, whose votary I was destined to be for life – namely, Beauty. – Georg Brandes

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Beauty, of course, is the most important requirement and the paramount asset of the applicant. – Florenz Ziegfeld

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I will admit to hoarding beauty products. Im a beauty lady. – Naya Rivera

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Real beauty knocks you a little bit off kilter. – David Byrne

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