In the world of reality the more beautiful a work of art, the longer, we may be sure, was the time required to make it, and the greater the number of different minds which assisted in its development.
Interpretation
Great art takes time and collaboration to create.
Lafcadio Hearn highlights the importance of time and collective effort in the creation of beautiful art. He suggests that the complexity and beauty of artistic works reflect the extensive time invested and the varied contributions from different thinkers and creators, underlining that exceptional quality in art often stems from collaborative endeavors and dedication.
In practice
During an art exhibition, one might say, 'As Lafcadio Hearn reminds us, the beauty of this piece reflects the time and minds behind its creation.'
The tea ceremony requires years of training and practice ... yet the whole of this art, as to its detail, signifies no more than the making and serving of a cup of tea. The supremely important matter is that the act be performed in the most perfect, most polite, most graceful, most charming manner possible.
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