Quote by William Somerset Maugham

Beauty is something wonderful and strange that the artist fashions out of the chaos of the world in the torment of his soul

Beauty is something wonderful and strange that the artist fa

Summary

This quote suggests that beauty is not something inherently found in the world, but rather, it is created by artists out of the chaos and pain they experience. It implies that artists, through their creative process, find a way to create something enchanting and extraordinary from the difficulties and turmoil they face within themselves. Beauty, in this context, is seen as a result of the artist's ability to shape their experiences and emotions into something captivating and remarkable that resonates with others.

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Beauty

By William Somerset Maugham

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