Aim Quote by Henry Moore

“Between beauty of expression and power of expression there is a difference of function. The first aims at pleasing the senses, the second has a spiritual vitality which for me is more moving and goes deeper than the senses.”

Henry Moore

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Aim Beauty Deeper Differences Expression Firsts Function Moving Senses Spiritual Vitality

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