In Science the paramount appeal is to the Intellect - its purpose being instruction; in Art, the paramount appeal is to the Emotions - its purpose being pleasure. (George Henry Lewes)

In Science the paramount appeal is to the Intellect - its purpose being instruction; in Art, the paramount appeal is to the Emotions - its purpose being pleasure.

George Henry Lewes

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