"A painter can hang his pictures, but a writer can only hang himself."

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Source : Edward Dahlberg (1965). “Reasons of the heart”

Edward Dahlberg

#Writing Quotes #Painter Quotes

“Children have real understanding only of that which they invent themselves.”
“It came as a surprise to find that a professional society and journal (Econometrica) were flourishing, and I entered this area of study with great enthusiasm.”
“Don't be in too much of a hurry to sell.”
“Iâ€™m not a scientist either, but I can use my brain, and I can talk to one,”
“Progress is a tension between the notion of perfection and the notion that striving, not finding, is important.”

Source : George Zebrowski (2014). “Macrolife: A Mobile Utopia”, p.70, Open Road Media
“I love fresh vegetables and we always include them in our meals. I don't force my kids to eat asparagus, but they do eat peas, broccoli, and carrots.”
“When I ran for governor, was I ambitious? Yes. Anyone, male or female, who goes through the trials of a campaign must be ambitious.”
“Australia is an island surrounded by water. My fondest memories growing up were trips to the beach, walking around the harbor and playing in the beautiful parks.”

Source : "Biography/ Personal Quotes". www.imdb.com.

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