The fear of death follows from the fear of life. A man who lives fully is prepared to die at any time.
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I believe in the dignity of labor, whether with head or hand; that the world owes no man a living but that it owes every man an opportunity to make a living
I believe in the dignity of labor, whether with head or hand; that the world owes no man a living but that it owes every man an opportunity to make a living.
An artist cannot speak about his art any more than a plant can discuss horticulture
An artist cannot speak about his art any more than a plant can discuss horticulture.
Great artists are people who find the way to be themselves in their art. Any sort of pretension induces mediocrity in art and life alike
Great artists are people who find the way to be themselves in their art. Any sort of pretension induces mediocrity in art and life alike.
The artist must create a spark before he can make a fire and before art is born, the artist must be ready to be consumed by the fire of his own creation
The artist must create a spark before he can make a fire and before art is born, the artist must be ready to be consumed by the fire of his own creation.
Music is God’s gift to man, the only art of Heaven given to earth, the only art of earth we take to Heaven
Music is God’s gift to man, the only art of Heaven given to earth, the only art of earth we take to Heaven.
Any authentic work of art must start an argument between the artist and his audience
Any authentic work of art must start an argument between the artist and his audience.
Many artists and scholars have pointed out that ultimately art depends on human nature
Many artists and scholars have pointed out that ultimately art depends on human nature.
Artists today think of everything they do as a work of art. It is important to forget about what you are doing – then a work of art may happen
Artists today think of everything they do as a work of art. It is important to forget about what you are doing – then a work of art may happen.
The reward of art is not fame or success but intoxication: that is why so many bad artists are unable to give it up
The reward of art is not fame or success but intoxication: that is why so many bad artists are unable to give it up.