Quote by Julia Margaret Cameron

I longed to arrest all beauty that came before me, and at length the longing has been satisfied.

I longed to arrest all beauty that came before me, and at le

Summary

This quote suggests a deep desire to preserve and capture every instance of beauty that is encountered. It reflects the yearning to hold onto these moments of aesthetic inspiration and savor them indefinitely. The quote also implies that, over time, this longing has indeed been fulfilled, indicating that the individual has managed to find a way to satisfy their urge to capture and retain beauty in some form.

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Beauty

By Julia Margaret Cameron

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