"Imitation of the art of earlier centuries, as that done by Picasso and Modigliani , is carried on not to perpetuate ancient values but to demonstrate that new aesthetic orders now prevail."

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Source : Harold Rosenberg (1983). “Art on the Edge: Creators and Situations”, p.138, University of Chicago Press

Harold Rosenberg

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“I don't believe that it's inconsistent to be suspicious of people and also be totally comfortable with deploying the technology, because you know its fractal potential. It's a vote for politics. It's a vote for the will to politics. There will be people, a one percent of people, that can use this stuff effectively, develop it, implement it. That's why it's necessary. That's why civilization exists, so those few people can exercise incredible techniques.”

Source : Source: motherboard.vice.com
“Taken with the archaeological data, we can say that the old hypothesis of an invasion of people - not merely their language - from the steppe appears to be true.”

Source : Spencer Wells (2012). “The Journey of Man: A Genetic Odyssey”, p.167, Random House
“If my life had to be a song I would name it, 'Live every day like its your best day ever', because it pretty much is.”
“The rich man despises those who flatter him too much, and hates those who do not flatter him at all.”
“I used to write stories and poetry, but for some reason I have it in my head that if I'm going to write, I have to write a script.”
“God can dream a better dream for you than you can!”
“I have three sisters, that's it for the family.”
“The most comforting feeling ever is knowing that someone truly likes your entire existence. I feel that way right now. Thank you.”

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