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You know, sometimes I think...
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that artists are rather like hunters
aiming in the dark.
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They don't know what their target is,
and they don't know if they've hit it.
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But you can't expect life to illuminate
the target and steady your aim.
:35:19
The creation of beauty and purity
is a spiritual act.
:35:26
No, Gustav. No!
:35:30
Beauty belongs to the senses.
:35:34
Only to the senses!
:35:38
You cannot reach the spirit...
:35:42
You cannot reach the spirit
through the senses. You cannot.
:35:47
It's only by complete domination
of the senses...
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that you can ever achieve...
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wisdom, truth and human dignity.
:35:59
Wisdom? Human dignity?
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What use are they?
:36:06
Genius is a divine gift. No:
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A divine affliction.
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A sinful, morbid flash fire of natural gifts.
:36:17
- I reject the demonic virtues of art.
- And you are wrong!
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Evil is a necessity.
:36:26
It is the food of genius.
:36:38
Tea is served.
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- Do you want some tea?
- Please.
:36:52
If you want milk, help yourself to it.
:36:54
Thank you.