Quote by William Blake
The foundation of empire is art and science. Remove them or degrad

The foundation of empire is art and science. Remove them or degrade them, and the empire is no more. Empire follows art and not vice versa as Englishmen suppose. – William Blake

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The difference between a bad artist and a good one is: the bad artist seems to copy a great deal the good one really does. – William Blake

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Embraces are cominglings from the head even to the feet, and not a pompous high priest entering by a secret place. – William Blake

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The reward of art is not fame or success but intoxication: that is why so many bad artists are unable to give it up. – Jean Cocteau

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A guilty conscience needs to confess. A work of art is a confession. – Albert Camus

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Irresponsibility is part of the pleasure of all art it is the part the schools cannot recognize. – James Joyce

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I started to make a study of the art of war and revolution and, whilst abroad, underwent a course in military training. If there was to be guerrilla warfare, I wanted to be able to stand and fight with my people and to share the hazards of war with them. – Nelson Mandela

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In terms of fear, I still am most afraid of Freddie Kruger. – Andrew Mason

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I find that a man is as old as his work. If his work keeps him from moving forward, he will look forward with the work. – William Ernest Hocking

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