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" To make us feel small in the right way is a function of art; men can only make us feel small in the wrong way. "

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" If you cannot learn to love real art, at least learn to hate sham art and reject it. "

" Rhetoric may be defined as the faculty of observing in any given case the available means of persuasion. This is not a function of any other art. "

" Ballet is an incredibly difficult, beautiful art form that takes a lot of training, a lot of time, and a lot of hard work. "

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" Logic is neither an art nor a science but a dodge. "

" Jazz is such a living art form. It happens right in the moment. You weave a story by changing certain elements and components. "

" A work of art that contains theories is like an object on which the price tag has been left. "

" The art of statesmanship is to foresee the inevitable and to expedite its occurrence. "

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" I don't know if One Direction will stand the test of time. I have a niece who goes crazy for them. But the only way to judge art is to wait and see if it becomes evergreen. This takes a bit of time. Adele is a very good musician and I'd like to sing with her. But, again, time will tell if her music will become evergreen. "

" Every human is an artist. The dream of your life is to make beautiful art. "

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" Thought is a strenuous art - few practice it, and then only at rare times. "

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" The art of war teaches us to rely not on the likelihood of the enemy's not coming, but on our own readiness to receive him; not on the chance of his not attacking, but rather on the fact that we have made our position unassailable. "

" 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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" I've read that the ancient Chinese art of feng shui can bring a sense of peace, well-being, and positive energy to a home - same as beer. "

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" We are willing enough to praise freedom when she is safely tucked away in the past and cannot be a nuisance. In the present, amidst dangers whose outcome we cannot foresee, we get nervous about her, and admit censorship. "

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" The concept of commercialism in the fashion and art world is looked down upon. You know, just to think, 'What amount of creativity does it take to make something that masses of people like?' And, 'How does creativity apply across the board?' "

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