Personal relations are the important thing for ever and ever, and not this outer life of telegrams and anger.
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Nonsense and beauty have close connections.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Nonsense and beauty are intricately linked, suggesting that beauty often arises from the unexpected or irrational.
This quote by E. M. Forster highlights the relationship between nonsense and beauty, suggesting that beauty can emerge from chaos, absurdity, and irrationality. It indicates that what may initially seem nonsensical can possess aesthetic value, offering a deeper understanding of creativity and the nature of art, where unconventional ideas frequently lead to profound beauty.
Themes
NonsenseBeautyArtCreativityAesthetics
In practice
Example use cases
In a creative writing workshop, a participant used this quote to discuss the role of absurdity in storytelling.
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