Quote by William Hazlitt

Taste is nothing but an enlarged capacity for receiving pleasure from works of imagination.

Taste is nothing but an enlarged capacity for receiving plea

Summary

This quote implies that taste is merely the ability to derive enjoyment from imaginative works. It suggests that one's taste or preference for certain artistic forms is not inherently indicative of superior intellect or refinement, but rather an enhanced capacity to appreciate the pleasures derived from imaginative creations. In essence, taste is seen as an expanded receptiveness to aesthetic experiences, highlighting the subjective nature of artistic preferences.

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