Beauty doesn't have to be anything. What's a vase about? What's a sunset or a flower about? What, for that matter, is Mozart's Twenty-third Piano Concerto ?

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This quote highlights the idea that beauty doesn't need to have a specific purpose or meaning. It questions the need for an explanation or deeper understanding of things that are inherently beautiful. Just like a vase, a sunset, a flower, or a musical composition by Mozart, their essence lies in their ability to evoke emotions and appreciation without needing to be understood in a logical or pragmatic way. Beauty, in this context, is about the pure experience and aesthetic pleasure rather than seeking an explanation for its existence.

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