Quote by Philip JosÃ© Farmer

Sawbeaked epitome of bodiless Idea, tossed by gusts of ether, dive Through abstract mists and raid the sea of fact Eat rich strange fish, grow long bright feathers, press Form's flesh around thought's rib, and so derive From the act of beauty, beauty of the act.

Sawbeaked epitome of bodiless Idea, tossed by gusts of ether

Summary

This quote describes the process of transforming an abstract idea into a tangible reality through artistic creation. The "sawbeaked epitome of bodiless Idea" represents the artist, who maneuvers through the abstract and ethereal realm of ideas. By immersing in the world of facts and experiences, the artist feasts on new and unusual inspirations, gaining a deeper understanding of beauty. The quote emphasizes the reciprocal relationship between beauty and artistic creation, suggesting that the embodiment of beauty in the artist's work ultimately enhances the act of creating itself.

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