What is important, then, is not that the critic should possess a correct abstract definition of beauty for the intellect, but a certain kind of temperament, the power of being deeply moved by the presence of beautiful objects.

  • -- Walter Horatio Pater 佩特

因此,重要的不是评论家应该对智慧的美有一个正确的抽象定义,而是一种气质,一种被美的存在深深打动的力量。

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Character is higher than intellect. A great soul will be strong to live as well as think.

品格高于才智。伟大的灵魂不仅会思考,也会坚强地生活。

Artistic temperament is the disease that afflicts amateurs.

艺术气质是折磨业余爱好者的疾病。

She was short on intellect, but long on shape.

她智力不足,但身材很好。

Music inflames temperament.

音乐点燃气质。