Quote by Charles Baudelaire

The more a man cultivates the arts the less he fornicates. A more and more apparent cleavage occurs between the spirit and the brute.

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Summary

This quote suggests that engaging in arts or cultivating artistic interests can have a positive impact on one's behavior. The use of the term "fornicates" implies indulgence in physical desires, while the "cleavage between the spirit and the brute" suggests a growing distinction between higher and lower impulses. Therefore, the quote suggests that by immersing oneself in artistic pursuits, an individual becomes inclined to prioritize their spiritual, mindful, and intellectual aspects over base instincts, leading to a decrease in indulgent behaviors.

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By Charles Baudelaire

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