Quote by Samuel Butler
The history of art is the history of revivals. - Samuel Butler

The history of art is the history of revivals. – Samuel Butler

Other quotes by Samuel Butler

All progress is based upon a universal innate desire on the part of every organism to live beyond its income. – Samuel Butler

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Excess
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He has spent his life best who has enjoyed it most. God will take care that we do not enjoy it any more than is good for us. – Samuel Butler

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best
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Why should I paint dead fish, onions and beer glasses? Girls are so much prettier. – Marie Laurencin

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An artist cannot speak about his art any more than a plant can discuss horticulture. – Jean Cocteau

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Art

If one looks closely enough, one can see angels in every piece of art. – Terri Guillemets

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Logic is neither an art nor a science but a dodge. – Stendhal

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