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Thomas Mann

For I must tell you that we artists cannot tread the path of Beauty without Eros keeping company with us and appointing himself as our guide.

Thomas Mann

Beauty

Understanding this quote AI Analysis

Thomas Mann is saying that artists cannot truly create or appreciate beauty without the influence of desire or passion, which he calls Eros. This inner drive acts as a necessary guide that leads artists along the path to discovering and expressing beauty.

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