A fool’s brain digests philosophy into folly, science into superstition, and art into pedantry. Hence University education. George Bernard Shaw View this quote
A fool’s brain digests philosophy into folly, science into superstition, and art into pedantry. Hence University education. George Bernard Shaw
George Bernard Shaw
I see little more important to the future of our country and our civilization than the full recognition of the place of the artist. John F. Kennedy
John F. Kennedy
Philosophy does not claim to secure for us anything outside our control. Otherwise it would be taking on matters that do not concern it. For as wood is the material of the carpenter, and marble that of the sculptor, so the subject matter of the art of life is the life of the self. Epictetus
Epictetus
Conversation is an art in which a man has all mankind for his competitors, for it is that which all are practising every day while they live. Ralph Waldo Emerson
Ralph Waldo Emerson
It is a joy to be an artist, but it doesn’t mean very much unless that work is somehow useful in some way and contributes to others. Angelina Jolie
Angelina Jolie
It’s rare that you see an artist in his 30s or 40s able to really contribute something amazing. Steve Jobs
Steve Jobs
When I got enough confidence, the stage was gone. When I was sure of losing, I won. When I needed people the most, they left me. When I learnt to dry my tears, I found a shoulder to cry on. And when I mastered the art of hating, somebody started loving me. William Shakespeare
William Shakespeare
I didn’t come after Elvis and Dylan, I’ve been around always. But if I see or meet a great artist, I love ’em. John Lennon
John Lennon
Artists reach areas far beyond the reach of politicians. Art, especially entertainment and music, is understood by everybody, and it lifts the spirits and the morale of those who hear it. Nelson Mandela
Nelson Mandela
If art doesn’t make us better, then what on earth is it for. Alice Walker
Alice Walker