"Any artwork is part of something larger, grander and, you know, the situation that it's in is very important."

-- Robert Barry

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“I'm not the type of person to eat big hunks of meat. I think people are starting to realize that great things come in small batches.”
“In solitude the mind gains strength and learns to lean upon itself.”
“Peter Martin’s artistry is nothing short of extraordinary. To sing with him is sublime – to listen to him play is a transcendent experience.”
“I hate last-minute shopping, it's always unsuccessful.”
“I had moments of my actions and words not reflecting who it is I am - if that defines a punk, then yes, absolutely.”
“You don't concentrate on risks. You concentrate on results. No risk is too great to prevent the necessary job from getting done.”
“We shouldn't need riot police at schools.”
“Papers should include more side remarks, open questions, and such. Very often, these are more interesting than the theorems actually proved. Alas, most people are afraid to admit that they don't know the answer to some question, and as a consequence they refrain from mentioning the question, even if it is a very natural one. What a pity! As for myself, I enjoy saying 'I do not know'.”

Source : Jean-Pierre Serre (2000). “Oeuvres, Collected Papers: 1985-1998”, Springer Verlag

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