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    All the arts which belong to polished life have some common tie,
    and are connect as it were by some relationship.
    [Lat., Etenim omnes artes, quae ad humanitatem pertinent, habent
    quoddam commune vinculum, et quasi cognatione quadam inter se
    continentur.]

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The perfection of an art consists in the employment of a
comprehensive system of laws, commensurate to every purpose read more

The perfection of an art consists in the employment of a
comprehensive system of laws, commensurate to every purpose
within its scope, but concealed from the eye of the spectator;
and in the production of effects that seem to flow forth
spontaneously, as though uncontrolled by their influence, and
which are equally excellent, whether regarded individually, or in
reference to the proposed result.

by John Mason Good Found in: Art Quotes,
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Art is much less important than life, but what a poor life without it.

Art is much less important than life, but what a poor life without it.

by Robert Motherwell Found in: Art Quotes,
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I am enough of an artist to draw freely upon my imagination. Imagination is more important than knowledge. Knowledge is read more

I am enough of an artist to draw freely upon my imagination. Imagination is more important than knowledge. Knowledge is limited. Imagination encircles the world.

by Albert Einstein Found in: Art Quotes,
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There is an art of reading, as well as an art of thinking, and an
art of writing.

There is an art of reading, as well as an art of thinking, and an
art of writing.

by Isaac D'israeli Found in: Art Quotes,
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Art thou a friend to Roderick?

Art thou a friend to Roderick?

by Sir Walter Scott Found in: Art Quotes,
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Only an artist can interpret the meaning of life.

Only an artist can interpret the meaning of life.

by Novalis Found in: Art Quotes,
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Art hath an enemy called ignorance.

Art hath an enemy called ignorance.

by Ben Jonson Found in: Art Quotes,
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Art is the symbol of the two noblest human efforts: to construct and to refrain from destruction.

Art is the symbol of the two noblest human efforts: to construct and to refrain from destruction.

by Evelyn Waugh Found in: Art Quotes,
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Any fool can paint a picture, but it takes a wise man to be able to sell it.

Any fool can paint a picture, but it takes a wise man to be able to sell it.

by Samuel Butler Found in: Art Quotes,
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