I've come to the conclusion that the artist can not justify life or come up with a cogent reason as to why life is meaningful, but the artist can provide you with a cold glass of water on a hot day.

我的结论是，艺术家无法解释生活或想出生活有意义的充足理由，但他们能够在一个热天给你一杯冰水。

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Maybe so, but that is not a cogent reason for allowing the practice.

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