He will always see the most beauty whose affections are the warmest and most exercised, whose imagination is the most powerful, and who has most accustomed himself to attend to the objects by which he is surrounded.

Summary

This quote suggests that the ability to perceive and appreciate beauty is linked to the intensity of one's emotions, the strength of their imagination, and their attentiveness to the world around them. The more passionately one cultivates their affections, the clearer their vision becomes in recognizing beauty. Those with a vivid imagination can see the beauty that others might overlook. Similarly, being mindful of one's surroundings and consistently paying attention to the details enables a greater appreciation for the extraordinary aspects of the world.

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