Quote by Mary Warnock

Without imagination, we merely see or hear, and even if we see or hear that the objects of the senses are beautiful, we cannot feel that they are so. The difference is this: in feeling the beauty of objects, we enjoy not only the common, shared pleasures of the senses, but also the private pleasures of the imagination, peculiar to ourselves, and such that we have to struggle to articulate them.

Without imagination, we merely see or hear, and even if we s

Summary

This quote emphasizes the importance of imagination in our perception of beauty. It suggests that simply seeing or hearing beautiful things is not enough to truly appreciate their beauty. Imagination allows us to go beyond the senses and experience a personal, unique enjoyment of beauty. These private pleasures of the imagination are difficult to put into words, requiring effort to express. In essence, imagination enables us to find deeper meaning and connection with the world around us, enhancing our experience of beauty.

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Imagination Beauty

By Mary Warnock

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