"The better the artist, the more vulnerable he seems to be."

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Source : Al Alvarez (2013). “The Savage God: A Study of Suicide”, p.259, Bloomsbury Publishing

Al Alvarez

#Art Quotes #Artist Quotes #Vulnerable Quotes

“The good thing in chess is that very often the best moves are the most beautiful ones. The beauty of logic.”
“What's my philosophy? In a word, integral. And what on earth â€” or in heaven â€” do I mean by integral? The dictionary meaning is fairly simple: comprehensive, balanced, inclusive, essential for completeness. Short definition, tall order.”
“reading a good book in silence is like eating chocolate for the rest of your life and never getting fat.”
“I’m saying there is evil in the world,” Master Kit said, hefting the box on his hip, “and doubt is the weapon that guards against it.”
“Tisn't life that matters! 'Tis the courage you bring to it.”

Source : 'Fortitude' (1913) bk.1, ch. 1
“Every moment of your life that is not a complete nightmare is happiness.”
“Bacchus, that first from out the purple grape Crush'd the sweet poison of misused wine.”
“revenge is living well with out you.”

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