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Works of art, in my opinion, are the only objects in the material universe to possess internal order, and that is why, t
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"Works of art, in my opinion, are the only objects in the material universe to possess internal order, and that is why, though I don't believe that only art matters, I do believe in Art for Art's sake"

- E. M. Forster

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E. M. Forster's quote speaks with the power of art and its capability to develop order in the material universe. He thinks that art is the only thing that can possess internal order, and that is why he believes in art for art's sake. He does not think that only art matters, but he does believe that art is essential and must be valued for its own sake. He thinks that art can bring order to the mayhem of the material world, and that it deserves appreciating for its own sake. He thinks that art can bring beauty and suggesting to the world, and that it should be appreciated for its own value. He believes that art can bring happiness and understanding to people, which it should be appreciated for its own sake. He believes that art can bring order to the material world, and that it must be appreciated for its own sake.
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E. M. Forster This quote is written / told by E. M. Forster between January 1, 1879 and June 7, 1970. He was a famous Novelist from England. The author also have 69 other quotes.

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