We find things beautiful because we recognize them and contrariwise we…

W. Somerset Maugham
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We find things beautiful because we recognize them and contrariwise we find things beautiful because their novelty surprises us. ✨ W. Somerset Maugham (1954). Mr. Maugham Himself
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