Elaine Scarry Quotes
Matisse never hoped to save lives. But he repeatedly said that he wanted to make paintings so serenely beautiful that when one came upon them suddenly all problems would subside.
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I'm not a very big fan of 'Slumdog Millionaire.' I think it's visually brilliant. But I have problems with the story line. I find the storyline unconvincing.
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The fundamental vision hasn't changed. What does change is how you get there, because there are still problems you have to figure out.
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Art never harms itself by keeping aloof from the social problems of the day: rather, by so doing, it more completely realises for us that which we desire.
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Look at the structure of the Gates Foundation and this idea that, rather than trying to solve these huge global problems through institutions with some kind of democracy and transparency baked into them, we're just going to outsource it to benevolent billionaires.
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I have to take it as a given that I have got a certain ability to do something. I can be an artist, which is take something and transform it into another thing. I can just see something, and I can see my painting.
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I've spent a lot of time in the United States and I'm not under any illusions that it's a crime-free nirvana. I'm well aware it has plenty of problems, though they seem to be associated with particular areas.
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Painting is a source of endless pleasure, but also of great anguish.
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Many people identify their sense of self with the problems they have, or think they have.
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It caused more problems as a young kid, because the simple process of perceiving words on a piece of paper was hard for me. Many people think dyslexic people see things backwards. They don't see things backwards.
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I'm not particularly interested in painting, per se. I'm interested in a painting that has that mysterious life to it. Anything that doesn't partake of that magic is halfway dead - it returns to its physical elements, it's just paint and canvas.
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Sculpture is the best comment that a painter can make on painting.
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I did photography, painting, and drawing, but I prefer sculpture. I like it because it's very physical.
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I must try and break through the cliches about Latin America. Superpowers and other outsiders have fought over us for centuries in ways that have nothing to do with our problems. In reality we are all alone.
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Now, I love painting. I love looking. I love the fact that they don't move. They constantly change with the light. They are sort of patient.
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Fortunately, problems are an everyday part of our life. Consider this: If there were no problems, most of us would be unemployed.
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It is really, really wonderful that in your old age you are protected by specialists who understand your problems and sort them out for you. Well, isn't that what we all need?
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Do activities you're passionate about - which make your heart and soul feel perky - including things like working out, cooking, painting, writing, yoga, hiking, walking, swimming, being in nature, being around art, or reading inspiring books.
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The world of painting has nothing to do with the art world.
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I consider my ability to arouse enthusiasm among men the greatest asset I possess. The way to develop the best that is in a man is by appreciation and encouragement.
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Something was being applied to the ball quite obviously and he must have known it. It's quite conclusive on film.
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I like a sort of androgynous look, but I also love feminine shapes.
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When you dominate other people's emotions, the time has to come when you will have to pay, and heavily, for that privilege.
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Matisse never hoped to save lives. But he repeatedly said that he wanted to make paintings so serenely beautiful that when one came upon them suddenly all problems would subside.
