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The essence of all art is to have pleasure in giving pleasure.
The essence of all art is to have pleasure in giving pleasure.
The artist belongs to his work, not the work to the artist.
The artist belongs to his work, not the work to the artist.
Art for art's sake is a philosophy of the well-fed.
Art for art's sake is a philosophy of the well-fed.
Everyone has talent. What is rare is the courage to follow that talent to the dark place where it leads.
Everyone has talent. What is rare is the courage to follow that talent to the dark place where it leads.
The highest art is always the most religious, and the greatest artist is always a devout person.
The highest art is always the most religious, and the greatest artist is always a devout person.
What garlic is to salad, insanity is to art.
What garlic is to salad, insanity is to art.
An artist never really finishes his work, he merely abandons it.
An artist never really finishes his work, he merely abandons it.
When one buys some of my artwork I hope it is because they will wish to learn from it and read more
When one buys some of my artwork I hope it is because they will wish to learn from it and not because they think it will match their drapes! - 1997.
Giving jazz the Congressional seal of approval is a little like making Huck Finn an honorary Boy Scout.
Giving jazz the Congressional seal of approval is a little like making Huck Finn an honorary Boy Scout.