"Evil is done without effort, naturally, it is the working of fate; good is always the product of an art" — Charles-Pierre Baudelaire

True art is characterized by an irresistible urge in the creative artist.

Art is a step from what is obvious and well-known toward what is arcane and concealed

Art is not a study of positive reality, it is the seeking for ideal truth

Treat a work of art like a prince. Let it speak to you first.

Without art, the crudeness of reality would make the world unbearable.

Art is the proper task of life

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