Culture is then properly described not as having its origin in curiosity, but as having its origin in the love of perfection; it is a study of perfection. (Matthew Arnold)

Culture is then properly described not as having its origin in curiosity, but as having its origin in the love of perfection; it is a study of perfection.

Matthew Arnold

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