The artist must possess at least as much conviction as does his enemy, the dogmatic, mealy-mouthed, anti-art bigot. - Eric Maisel

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You will identify yourself either as a body or perfect spirit, as either divided or whole, depending upon how you see others. And, once you understand that, you will be careful about how you think about other people.

Eric Maisel

The artist must possess at least as much conviction as does his enemy, the dogmatic, mealy-mouthed, anti-art bigot.

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Rekindling hope, engaging in inner work, and venturing into the world amount to a complete plan for picking yourself up when you're down.

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Live intensely and dangerously. The world may not depend on your efforts, but you do.

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Do I doubt the painting I've just painted because it is not right or because I can never like what I do?

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I am a human being and an artist: I really, simply, surely am.

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