#Emotional Solace

Art’s Role in Softening the Edges of Reality

George Bernard Shaw’s observation draws attention to the fundamental human need for art as a buffer against the harshness of everyday existence. By suggesting that reality in its raw form is 'crude,' Shaw implicitly argu...

Flowers: Constant Companions in Joy and Sorrow — Kakuzo Okakura

The quote suggests that flowers provide comfort and companionship regardless of our emotional state.