Quote by Eliza Farnham
Each of the arts whose office is to refine, purify, adorn, embellish and grace life is under the patronage of a muse, no god being found worthy to preside over them.
Summary
This quote suggests that the arts, such as music, literature, and painting, serve to enhance and beautify life experiences. These forms of artistic expression are regarded as important in refining and purifying the human spirit. While deities are associated with various aspects of life, no god is deemed worthy of overseeing the arts, indicating that they exist in their own realm, guided instead by muses who inspire and protect them.