Quotes

“There are lots of artists in the world. But there’s only one you. And the only person who has your point of view is you. If you decide not to make things, all you’ve done is deprive the world of all the stuff that only you could have brought to it.” Neil Gaiman, writer Image: […]… Continue reading “There are lots of artists in the world. But there’s only one you. And the only person who has your point of view is…” — Art of Quotation

The Fate of good men who refuse to become involved in politics is to be ruled by evil men. Edmund Burke, statesman via “The Fate of good men who refuse to become involved in politics is to be ruled by evil men.‘ — Art of Quotation

So the question is not whether we will be extremists, but what kind of extremists we will be. Will we be extremists for hate or for love? Will we be extremists for the preservation of injustice or for the extension of justice? Martin Luther King Jr. via ”So the question is not whether we will be… Continue reading ”So the question is not whether we will be extremists, but what kind of extremists we will be. Will we be extremists for hate or for love?” — Art of Quotation

So the question is not whether we will be extremists, but what kind of extremists we will be. Will we be extremists for hate or for love? Will we be extremists for the preservation of injustice or for the extension of justice? Martin Luther King Jr. via ”So the question is not whether we will be… Continue reading ”So the question is not whether we will be extremists, but what kind of extremists we will be. Will we be extremists for hate or for love?” — Art of Quotation

“I see the shape of the poem before I start writing, and the writing is just the process of arriving at the shape.” Carol Ann Duffy, poet Image; Neil Bates via “I see the shape of the poem before I start writing, and the writing is just the process of arriving at the shape.“ — Art… Continue reading “I see the shape of the poem before I start writing, and the writing is just the process of arriving at the shape.“ — Art of Quotation

“Let us all hope that the dark clouds of racial prejudice will soon pass away and the deep fog of misunderstanding will be lifted from our fear-drenched communities, and in some not too distant tomorrow the radiant stars of love and brotherhood will shine over our great nation with all their scintillating beauty.” Letter From […]… Continue reading ”Let us all hope that the dark clouds of racial prejudice will soon pass away and the deep fog of misunderstanding will be lifted from our fear-drenched communities, and in some not too distant tomorrow…” — Art of Quotation

I’ve never thought I was competng with Michelagelo or Rubens, or anyone like that. Somehow, photographers seem elevated to a higher standard than a really good carpenter, which is probably a big mistake. Anything’s an art these days, so why not? – Bill Ray, photographer, 1936-2020, – On the question: “Do you think photography is… Continue reading In Memory: Do you think photography is an art? “Anything’s an art these days so why not?” — Art of Quotation

“Those who don’t know history are destined to repeat it.” Edmund Burke, statesman, philosopher via “Those who don’t know history are destined to repeat it.” — Art of Quotation

Early on Tuesday morning, officials rushed to save artist Andy Goldsworthy’s famed environmental artwork Spire from a series of brush fires raging in San Francisco’s Presidio National Park. Though salvaged from destruction, the beloved sculpture has been significantly charred in what investigators now believe was an act of arson. At least four towering fires, likely… Continue reading “What I do know is that art doesn’t give up.” — Art of Quotation

Certainty is a closing of the mind. To create something new you must have doubt. Milton Glaser, 1929-2020, illustrator, graphic designer via In Memory: “To create something new you must have doubt.” — Art of Quotation