"The greatest art belongs to the world. Do not be intimidated by the experts. Trust your instincts. Do not be afraid to go against what you were taught, or what you were told to see or believe. Every person, every set of eyes, has the right to the truth."

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Source : Blue Balliett (2012). “Chasing Vermeer”, p.103, Scholastic Inc.

Blue Balliett

#Art Quotes #Believe Quotes #Eye Quotes

“The Dancing Girls of Lahore was offered to dozens of British publishers and was turned down by everyone. It is still on offer in the U.K., but I'm not confident there will be any takers.”
“From the beginning, I wanted to live my own life, and patiently I shored up that desire against wind and tide.”
“If you're going for things that are really terrible ideas you have to really have all your faculties about you to get away with them without being crucified. The best rock music gets away with something, somehow, that it shouldn't be allowed to get away with.”
“I believe in monogamy if that's what a couple decides upon together, but it all depends on the personal history and culture of the two involved.”
“The problem with being Irish... is having 'Riverdance' on your back. It's a burden at times.”
“Never be afraid of not knowing. Find out.”
“Love withers under constraints: its very essence is liberty: it is compatible neither with obedience, jealousy, nor fear.”

Source : Percy Bysshe Shelley (1994). “The Selected Poetry and Prose of Shelley”, p.74, Wordsworth Editions
“If you are swept off your feet, it's time to get on your knees.”

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