Quote by Ralph Waldo Emerson

Light is the first of painters. There is no object so foul that intense light will not make it beautiful.

Light is the first of painters. There is no object so foul t

Summary

This quote suggests that light has a transformative power in art. It implies that even the ugliest or most repulsive things can appear beautiful when illuminated by intense light. The emphasis is placed on the ability of light to enhance and alter our perception of objects, potentially making them aesthetically pleasing. As an analogy to painters, it implies that light plays a crucial role in creating a visually appealing composition and brings forth the hidden beauty in even the most ordinary or unpleasant subjects.

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By Ralph Waldo Emerson

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