The expression of art — the exploration of figurative and abstract thought in tangible external forms — is unique to human beings. (firstthings.com)
Any group or religious community that is too deliberate about external form sows in itself the seeds of decadence. (firstthings.com)
«Meditation is taking the time to use external forms — it could be the word of God or a piece of artwork or a walk through nature — to allow our minds and imaginations to explore the beauty of God. (premierchristianity.com)