Georges RodenbachThe main thing for inner contentment is to be in a state of grace. And there is an artistic state of grace, for art is a kind of religion.
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The main thing for inner contentment is to be in a state of grace. And there is an artistic state of grace, for art is a kind of religion. What I’m trying to emphasize here is that though you may not connect with God, you can still find peace and beauty in the world around you.
Source: The Bells Of Bruges
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