Quote by Percy Wynham Lewis, The Art of B

Sadistic excess attempts to reach roughly and by harshness what art reaches by fineness.

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Summary

This quote suggests that sadistic behavior or acts of cruelty try to achieve a certain impact or result through extreme harshness, similar to the way art can achieve the same effect through subtle, refined methods. It implies that sadistic individuals aim to provoke intense emotions or reactions, often by inflicting pain or suffering, as a means of expressing themselves or eliciting certain responses. In contrasting sadistic excess with the finesse of art, the quote highlights the different approaches employed to evoke similar emotional responses in people.

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By Percy Wynham Lewis, The Art of B

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