"The intensity of vision in the artist and of vividness in his creations are the sole tests of his imaginative power."

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Source : George Henry Lewes (1891). “The Principles of Success in Literature”

George Henry Lewes

#Artist Quotes #Vision Quotes #Tests Quotes

“I base the roles I choose depending on the characters. That's just how I'm gonna run my career. So if it's a good role I'm gonna take it whether it be fantasy, or whether it be realistic or fiction, anything.”
“The way in which we can promote peace, is by promoting sustainable management of our resources, equitable distribution of these resources, and that the only way you can actually do that, is that then you have to have a political, economic system that facilitates that. And then you get into the issues of human rights, justice, economic justice, social justice, and good governance or democratic governance. That's how it ties up.”
“I think it helps to have a good old-fashioned trajectory, plodding along. Obviously one has an ego and it's really easy to have that ego tickled, but what helps me get through the night is if I concentrate on just quality of work so that I don't panic about my profile.”
“I always see the glass as half full and prefer to look on the bright side of life.”
“I think it's really cool that there are people like Adele on the cover of 'Vogue' and 'Rolling Stone,' and like I think it's really important that people are talking about your body, because if they don't, then you'll never be able to break that barrier.”
“We have to be concerned that Russia is also increasing its military influence in Egypt, potentially in Libya, also in Afghanistan.”
“There is something in us that keeps us where we find ourselves. I think this is the most awful thing of all.”
“I found that I really enjoy helping people. I enjoy getting to know people and helping them in whatever endeavor they're trying to commit to.”

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