“To burn always with this hard, gemlike flame, to maintain this ecstasy, is success in life. ... While all melts under our feet, we may well grasp at any exquisite passion, or any contribution to knowledge that seems by a lifted horizon to set the spirit free for a moment, or any stirring of the senses, strange dyes, strange colours, and curious odours, or work of the artist's hands, or the face of one's friend.”
Quote by Walter Pater
Work
The Renaissance: Studies in Art and Poetry
This book delves into the cultural and artistic developments of the Renaissance, analyzing the works of artists and poets from the period. It examines the influence of the Renaissance on the subsequent evolution of art and literature. more
Author
Walter Pater
Walter Pater was a British essayist, critic, and poet, known for his influential literary criticism and contributions to the Aesthetic Movement. Born on August 4, 1839, and died on July 30, 1894, Pater's work had a significant impact on the development of modern literary theory and the appreciation of art and literature. more
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