Quote by Remy de Gourmont

Aesthetic emotion puts man in a state favorable to the reception of erotic emotion. Art is the accomplice of love. Take love away and there is no longer art.

Aesthetic emotion puts man in a state favorable to the recep

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This quote suggests that experiencing aesthetic emotions, such as those evoked by art, prepares and opens up individuals to feel erotic emotions, particularly love. It implies that art and love are intertwined, with art serving as a partner or supporter of love. Without love, the quote suggests that the essence of art diminishes or disappears, insinuating that love is essential for the creation and appreciation of art.

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