I have an idea that the only thing which makes it possible to regard this world we live in without disgust is the beauty which now and then men create out of the chaos. The pictures they paint, the music they compose, the books they write, and the lives they lead. Of all these the richest in beauty is the beautiful life. That is the perfect work of art.

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This quote suggests that the world can often be seen as chaotic and may lead to feelings of disgust. However, it argues that the beauty that humans create through their artwork, music, literature, and lives are what allows us to look past this disgust and find some solace. Out of all forms of beauty, the quote argues that the most profound and powerful is the beauty found in living a beautiful life, as it is perceived as the ultimate masterpiece.

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