Quote by Oscar Wilde

I made art a philosophy, and philosophy an art: I altered the minds of men, and the colour of things: I awoke the imagination of my century so that it created myth and legend around me: I summed up all things in a phrase, all existence in an epigram: whatever I touched I made beautiful

I made art a philosophy, and philosophy an art: I altered th

Summary

This quote speaks to the author's mastery of both art and philosophy, where they transformed the way people think and perceive the world around them. By intertwining these two disciplines, they were able to awaken the imagination of their time, inspiring mythical and legendary tales. Their ability to condense complex concepts into powerful phrases and epigrams reflects their talent for creating beauty in everything they touched. Overall, the quote conveys the tremendous influence and artistic prowess of the author.

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