Georges Rodenbach Quotes

The main thing for inner contentment is to be in a state of grace. And there is an artistic state of grace, for art is a kind of religion.

Georges Rodenbach

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• The main thing for inner contentment is to be in a state of grace. And there is an artistic state of grace, for art is a kind of religion.

  

  Georges Rodenbach
  • Art
  • Religion
  • Grace