Thomas Eakins (Thomas Cowperthwait Eakins) Quotes

When a man paints a naked woman he gives her less than poor Nature did. I can conceive of few circumstances wherein I would have to paint a woman naked, but if I did I would not mutilate her for double the money. She is the most beautiful thing there is except a naked man, but I never saw a study of one exhibited.

Thomas Eakins

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• It is key that Kansas Citians make the call as to what kind of airport they want.

  

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• I was working at the NSA. I don't know, I was just bored. I just knew that's not what I was supposed to be doing with my life.

  

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• Teasing and a sense of humor, if you can develop that in your kids, and if you can exercise it with the kids, just makes for a pleasanter atmosphere.

  

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• I would describe my look as 'ladylike rock chick.'

  

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• Teams that play together beat those teams with superior players who play more as individuals.

  

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• When a man paints a naked woman he gives her less than poor Nature did. I can conceive of few circumstances wherein I would have to paint a woman naked, but if I did I would not mutilate her for double the money. She is the most beautiful thing there is except a naked man, but I never saw a study of one exhibited.

  

  Thomas Eakins
  • Beautiful
  • Study
  • Poor