The essence of the beautiful is unity in variety. —Felix Mendelssohn

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The essence of the beautiful is unity in variety.

FELIX MENDELSSOHN

German composer

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Anonymous DECEMBER 29, 2016
So true
Laura from Pomona Ca DECEMBER 26, 2016
I like it

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