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The artist is nothing without the gift, but the gift is nothing without work.
The artist is nothing without the gift, but the gift is nothing without work.
Art is long, and time is fleeting, And our hearts, though stout and brave, Still like muffled drums are beating read more
Art is long, and time is fleeting, And our hearts, though stout and brave, Still like muffled drums are beating Funeral marches to the grave.
True art is characterized by an irresistible urge in the creative artist.
True art is characterized by an irresistible urge in the creative artist.
Treat a work of art like a prince. Let it speak to you first.
Treat a work of art like a prince. Let it speak to you first.
 As all Nature's thousands changes
 But one changeless God proclaim;
  So in Art's wide kingdom ranges
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 As all Nature's thousands changes
 But one changeless God proclaim;
  So in Art's wide kingdom ranges
   One sole meaning still the same:
    This is Truth, eternal Reason,
     Which from Beauty takes its dress,
      And serene through time and season
       Stands aye in loveliness. 
There is nothing new in art except talent.rn
There is nothing new in art except talent.rn
Bad artists always admire each others work.
Bad artists always admire each others work.
The moment you think you understand a great work of art, it's dead for you.
The moment you think you understand a great work of art, it's dead for you.
Beauty in art is often nothing but ugliness subdued.
Beauty in art is often nothing but ugliness subdued.