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The object of art is to crystallize emotion into thought and then give it form.
The object of art is to crystallize emotion into thought and then give it form.
Show me a good loser and I'll show you an idiot.
Show me a good loser and I'll show you an idiot.
There can't be a crisis next week. My schedule is already full.
There can't be a crisis next week. My schedule is already full.
Calamity is man's true touchstone.
Calamity is man's true touchstone.
The fear of being wrong is the prime inhibitor of the creative process.
The fear of being wrong is the prime inhibitor of the creative process.
Sin brought death, and death will disappear with the disappearance of sin.
Sin brought death, and death will disappear with the disappearance of sin.
If you are doing your best, you will not have to worry about failure.
If you are doing your best, you will not have to worry about failure.
Discontent is something that follows ambition like a shadow.
Discontent is something that follows ambition like a shadow.
They who lack talent expect things to happen without effort. They ascribe failure to a lack of inspiration or ability, read more
They who lack talent expect things to happen without effort. They ascribe failure to a lack of inspiration or ability, or to misfortune, rather than to insufficient application. At the core of every true talent there is an awareness of the difficulties inherent in any achievement, and the confidence that by persistence and patience something worthwhile will be realized. Thus talent is a species of vigor.
