Quote by Robert Musil

The thought came to me that all one loves in art becomes beautiful. Beauty is nothing but the expression of the fact that something is being loved. Only thus could she be defined.

The thought came to me that all one loves in art becomes bea

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This quote suggests that beauty in art is subjective and dependent on one's personal love and admiration for it. The quote implies that the act of loving something in art is what makes it beautiful. In other words, beauty is not an inherent quality, but rather a reflection of the love and appreciation one has for the artwork. It implies that beauty is defined by our emotional connection and perception rather than any objective or universal standards.

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