"We attempted perfection; we wanted an object to be without flaw, so we cut the papers with a razor, pasted them down meticulously, but it buckled and was ruined... that is why we decided to tear prewrinkled paper, so that in the finished work of art imperfection would be an integral part, as if at birth death were built in."

-- Hans Arp

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“The moment you accept that there's a guidance system supporting you, then you experience a new sense of freedom and peace.”
“Mediocrity is underrated.”

Source : "Mary-Louise Parker: What I've Learned" by Cal Fussman, www.esquire.com. December 15, 2010.
“Modern instruments were designed to throw sound all in one direction.”
“Keep talking about me behind my back, and watch God keep blessing me in front of your face.”
“Do I pray? Yes. Prayer is very important to me.”
“Loads of chemicals and hazardous wastes have been introduced into the atmosphere that didn't even exist in 1948. The environmental condition of the planet is far worse than it was 42 years ago.”
“If you are tired of partisanship over patriotism, you need to vote for a change in direction.”
“Just as I work with paints, brushes, and canvas, I work with the light, pieces of glass and chemistry.”

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