Quote by Tom Stoppard

My work always tried to unite the true with the beautiful but when I had to choose one or the other, I usually chose the beautiful.

My work always tried to unite the true with the beautiful bu

Summary

This quote suggests that the speaker's artistic endeavors aimed to establish a connection between truth and beauty. However, if faced with a dilemma, the speaker admits to often prioritizing the creation of beauty over representing reality. The quote highlights a tendency to favor aesthetics and the pursuit of aesthetic pleasure over strict adherence to objective truth.

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By Tom Stoppard

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