Not the fruit of experience, but experience itself, is the end.Conclusion - The Renaissance, 1873
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Walter Pater was an English essayist, critic, and literary theorist born on August 4, 1839, in Shadwell, London. He is best known for his influential work in the field of aesthetics, particularly through his book "The Renaissance," which examined the relationship between art and beauty. Pater played a significant role in the development of the aesthetic movement, advocating for art for art's sake and emphasizing the importance of sensory experience in appreciating literature and art.
1839–1894·lived 54 years
Not the fruit of experience, but experience itself, is the end.Conclusion - The Renaissance, 1873
Such discussions help us very little to enjoy what has been well done in art or poetry, to discriminate between what is more and what is less excellent in them, or to use words like beauty, excellence, art, poetry, with a more precise meaning than they would otherwise have.The Renaissance, p. 25, 1873
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