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Quote by Henri Matisse
An artist must never be a prisoner. Prisoner? An artist should nev

An artist must never be a prisoner. Prisoner? An artist should never be a prisoner of himself, prisoner of style, prisoner of reputation, prisoner of success, etc. – Henri Matisse

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It is only after years of preparation that the young artist should touch color – not color used descriptively, that is, but as a means of personal expression. – Henri Matisse

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What I dream of is an art of balance, of purity and serenity devoid of troubling or depressing subject matter – a soothing, calming influence on the mind, rather like a good armchair which provides relaxation from physical fatigue. – Henri Matisse

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Providence has nothing good or high in store for one who does not resolutely aim at something high or good. A purpose is the eternal condition of success. – Thornton Wilder

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When people stand up and talk about the great success that the EU has been, Im not sure anybody saying it really believes it themselves anymore. – Nigel Farage

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As my father used to tell me, the only true sign of success in life is being able to do for a living that which makes you happy. – Al Yankovic

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The only place success comes before work is in the dictionary. – Vince Lombardi

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