"In all great works of fiction, regardless of the grim reality they present, there is an affirmation of life against the transience of that life, an essential defiance. This affirmation lies in the way the author takes control of reality by retelling it in his own way, thus creating a new world. Every great work of art, I would declare pompously, is a celebration, an act of insubordination against the betrayals, horrors and infidelities of life. The perfection and beauty of form rebels against the ugliness and shabbiness of the subject matter."

-- Azar Nafisi

#Art Quotes #Betrayal Quotes #Lying Quotes

“And if I had a preference, it would be to be able to not be in the studio until 4 in the morning.”
“That which we call a snob by any other name would still be snobbish.”
“The universe is an inexhaustible celebration of ultimate mystery!”
“Science and art are not opposed.”
“My definition of poor are those who need too much. Because those who need too much are never satisfied.”

Source : “Can Uruguay's Pauper President Be an International Role Model?” by Orion Jones, bigthink.com. 2017.
“Fame is a by-product which you have to deal with in a sensible way. To believe that it is anything more significant than that is deeply self-deceptive.”
“In general, I don't know when inspiration will pop up.”
“Oh God, what's wrong with me? Why does nothing ever work out?”

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