The mystery of esthetic like that of material creation is accomplished. The artist, like the god of the creation, remains within or behind or beyond or above his handiwork, invisible, refined out of existence, indifferent, paring his fingernails.

~ James Joyce

James Joyce Aesthetic Artist Esthetic

What a difference! Under the esthetic sky, everything is buoyant, beautiful, transient! when ethics arrives on the scene, everything becomes harsh, angular and infinitely boring

~ Søren Kierkegaard

Søren Kierkegaard Boredom Esthetic Interesting Love Seduction The Seducer S Diary Vice Virtue