"The aim of art is to represent not the outward appearance of things,”¦" — Aristotle

"The aim of art is to represent not the outward appearance of things, but their inward significance."

— Aristotle

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Words carry weight, and Aristotle's insight into beauty is no exception. It serves as a gentle reminder that amidst the chaos of modern life, timeless wisdom still holds the power to guide our decisions and clarify our values.

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Aristotle was an ancient Greek philosopher and polymath. His writings span the natural sciences, philosophy, linguistics, economics, politics, psychology, and the arts. As the founder of the Peripatetic school of philosophy in the Lyceum in Athens, he began the wider Aristotelian tradition that followed, which set the groundwork for the development of modern science.

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