Quote by Robert Musil

All still lifes are actually paintings of the world on the sixth day of creation, when God and the world were alone together, without man!

All still lifes are actually paintings of the world on the s

Summary

This quote suggests that still lifes, or paintings of inanimate objects, represent the world as it was before the existence of humans. It implies that these depictions capture a moment in time when God created everything else, and the world existed in a pure, untouched state without any human influence. By focusing on still life, the quote highlights the enduring beauty and significance of the natural world in its unadulterated form.

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Alone

By Robert Musil

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