# What The Pursuit of Truth and Beauty means in The Moon and Sixpence

> Strickland's relentless drive to paint what he sees, regardless of technical skill or public approval, reflects a deeper quest for an inner truth and beauty that transcends conventional aesthetics and moral judgment.

## Explanation

Strickland's relentless drive to paint what he sees, regardless of technical skill or public approval, reflects a deeper quest for an inner truth and beauty that transcends conventional aesthetics and moral judgment.

Strickland's indifference to worldly pleasures suggests a single-minded pursuit of an inner artistic vision.

Strickland's absorption in chess and his indifference to material comfort suggest a single-minded pursuit of his art.

Strickland is driven by an inner vision, seeking to paint what he sees with his mind's eye, indifferent to external validation.

Stroeve's awe before the painting reflects the pursuit of beauty as a spiritual force, even when it causes pain.

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