"We must not imitate the externals of nature with so much fidelity that the picture fails to evoke that wonderful teasing recurrence of emotion that marks the contemplation of a work of art."

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Source : John F. Carlson (2013). “Carlson's Guide to Landscape Painting”, p.118, Courier Corporation

John F. Carlson

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“I would rather regret the things that I have done than the things that I have not.”
“One of the mistakes the Germans made ... was that they were not brave enough to be afraid.”
“Why do Americans find government so baffling and irritating-even though many of us depend on public programs for a secure retirement, an affordable mortgage, or a college loan? In this timely and important book, political scientist Suzanne Mettler explains how the United States has come to rely on hidden, indirect policies that privilege special interests but puzzle regular citizens. American democracy can do better, and she shows how. Politicians and the public alike have much to learn from her brilliant and engaging analysis.”
“Government is an institution which prevents injustice other than such as it commits itself.”
“Rock and roll doesn't allow you to grow up - especially if you're not trying very hard to.”

Source : "Velvet Revolver. Talk about their second album". Clash Music interview, clashmusic.com. September 2, 2007.
“Muslims insult all other religions. The Quran is an insult to the Jews, the Christians and everyone else. It calls the Jews apes, pigs and rats. All the non-believers are najis (filthy, impure) and hell bond. The Quran even instructs the Muslims to fight the unbelievers, chop their fingertips, behead them, crucify them and deal with them harshly. 5:33, 9:14, 9:73 However, Muslims went berserk when a Danish Newspaper published a few cartoons of Muhammad.”

Source : Source: myislam.dk
“You don't get what you want. You get what you are.”
“Because of the fact that we've been through so much, we're going to appreciate every step of being parents. I think we're going to savor it and cherish it and we're going to be the best parents we can be.”

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