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Arthur Schopenhauer

Treat a work of art like a prince. Let it speak to you first.

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You should approach a piece of art with patience and respect, allowing it to reveal its meaning on its own terms before you try to interpret it. This means listening carefully to what the artwork expresses rather than imposing your own ideas onto it right away.

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