Quote by Rowan D. Williams

So every creative act strives to attain an absolute status it longs to create a world of beauty to triumph over chaos and convert it to order.

So every creative act strives to attain an absolute status i

Summary

This quote suggests that creativity is driven by a desire to achieve a sense of perfection and beauty. Every creative act seeks to establish a higher level of order and harmony by transcending chaos. The inherent intention behind creativity is to create a world that is aesthetically pleasing and meaningful, where the artist can triumph over the uncertainties and disorder of life. It implies that creative individuals strive to bring about a transformation, turning the chaotic elements of existence into a structured and organized whole.

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Beauty

By Rowan D. Williams

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