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What is important, then, is not that the critic should possess a correct abstract definition of beauty for the intellect
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"What is important, then, is not that the critic should possess a correct abstract definition of beauty for the intellect, but a certain kind of temperament, the power of being deeply moved by the presence of beautiful objects"

- Walter Pater

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England Flag This quote is written / told by Walter Pater between August 4, 1839 and July 30, 1894. He/she was a famous Critic from England. The author also have 24 other quotes.

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