Quote by: Benjamin Constant

Art for art's sake, with no purpose, for any purpose perverts art. But art achieves a purpose which is not its own. (1804)


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Author Bio


  • NameBenjamin Constant
  • DescriptionSwiss-born French politician, writer on politics and religion
  • AliasesHenri-Benjamin Constant de Rebecque
  • BornOctober 25, 1767
  • DiedDecember 10, 1830
  • CountryFrance; Switzerland
  • ProfessionPhilosopher; Politician; Writer
  • WorksAdolphe