A work of art wastes away and becomes lustreless in surroundings where it has a price but not a value. It radiates only when surrounded by love. It is bound to wilt in a world where the rich have no time and the cultivated no money. But it never harmonizes with borrowed greatness.Anonymous
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Some works of art are not appreciated without being surrounded by love. It can be difficult to get to where the people are who love the art. But once you get there, the art is appreciated for what it really is. It shines even more brightly because you realize its true value. Art that is put in a place that does not belong to it dies quickly, while art that is loved by the right people lives on forever.
Source: The Glass Bees
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