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Beauty of Brinkley Fountains Inspires Letter from KoranWhen Koran viewed the beautiful fountains on the country estate of Dr. John R. Brinkley, he was moved to write the following interesting letter:“Dear Doctor Brinkley:“Tonight I first had the pleasure of seeing the illuminated fountains in your magnificent new home. Moat of Del Rio has already had that pleasure, but I wonder how many have thought to express their thanks to you for this great beauty that you have created here.“May I say as my tribute to you, 1 have only known you for a little over one year, but the beauty of your nature was illustrated many times in your acts of generosity during that time. The overflowing abundance of your nature, it strikes me are aptly reflected in these fountains.“The real fountain of beauty#is the heart and every generous thought illuminates its jets and streamers.“Socrates called beauty a short lived tyranny; Plato, a privilege; Theophrastus, a delightful prejudice; Theocritus, a silent cheat; Carneadeg, a solitary kingdom; Aristotle, that it was better than all the letters of recommendation in the world; Homer, that it was a glorious gift; Ovid, that it was a favor bestowed by the gods. These quotations cover everything that man can say regardless of his nature or emotions arising from beauty. I can add nothing to them.“Bui, the beauty seen, is partly in him who sees it. So we ail owe you our thanks for what you have done for the community, and for ourselves.“Sincerely,“KORAN.
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Del Rio Evening News
Del Rio, Texas, US
Fri, May 11, 1934
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