Quote by Walter Pater

Many attempts have been made by writers on art and poetry to define beauty in the abstract, to express it in the most general terms, to find some universal formula for it.

Many attempts have been made by writers on art and poetry to

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This quote expresses the ongoing efforts of writers in the realms of art and poetry to comprehend and define beauty. It highlights the desire to grasp the essence of beauty in its most abstract form and search for overarching principles or formulas that can universally encapsulate it. Despite numerous attempts, the concept of beauty remains elusive and subjective, challenging writers to continuously explore and interpret its nature.

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