"That which takes us by surprise-moments of happiness-that is inspiration."

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Source : Agnes Martin, Lawrence Alloway, University of Pennsylvania. Institute of Contemporary Art (1973). “Agnes Martin: exhibition January 22 to March 1, 1973”

Agnes Martin

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“Our ancestors worshipped the Sun, and they were not that foolish. It makes sense to revere the Sun and the stars, for we are their children.”
“We had better dispense with the personification of evil, because it leads, all too easily, to the most dangerous kind of war: religious war.”
“Sometimes I screw up in the game, I miss a shot or I miss a rebound, and I fight myself. I am like, 'Why I miss that shot? Come on, what are you doing?' I am fighting myself.”
“I don't think I was fully satisfied acting. You know, the girlfriend role or the best friend role, and that wasn't enough for me”

Source : "Biography/Personal Quotes". www.imdb.com.
“Every genuine work of art has as much reason for being as the earth and the sun.”
“Wouldn't it be great if we could look forward to a whole world in which no child will be left behind?”
“Every pilot thinks they're the best pilot in the world. I think I'm the best pilot.”

Source : "Sex, scotch and speed" by Andrew Clark, www.theguardian.com. September 21, 2002.
“Experiencing those moments of being alone... is a very, very weird flooring and exposing position to be in when you're just not used to it... But I've never been lonely. And with my kids Mia and Joe that remains the case.”

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