This world is empty to him alone who does not understand how to direct his libido towards objects, and to render them alive and beautiful for himself, for Beauty does not indeed lie in things, but in the feeling that we give to them.

Summary

In this quote, it is suggested that experiencing the world as empty and devoid of meaning is a result of not knowing how to direct one's desire or energy (libido) towards objects. It implies that true beauty lies not within the objects themselves, but in the subjective feeling that we assign to them. To fully appreciate and find beauty in the world, one must cultivate the ability to infuse objects with life and make them meaningful through their own perceptions and emotional engagement.

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