You shall create beauty not to excite the sensesbut to give sustenance to the soul.

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When you create something beautiful , it is not for the sake of beauty itself, but rather to bring meaning to the world. Creativity is about achieving something so profound that it makes you proud of yourself. It can also be about finding happiness in your work, and in others’ reaction to your work. The purpose of creativity has always been to give sustenance to the soul.

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