Quote of Henry David Thoreau - The Artist is he who detects...
Biography - Henry David Thoreau:
American essayist, poet and philosopher.
Born: 1817 - Died: 1862
Period:
19th century
Place of birth: United States
Born: 1817 - Died: 1862
Period:
19th century
Place of birth: United States
The Artist is he who detects and applies the law from observation of the works of Genius, whether of man or Nature. The Artisan is he who merely applies the rules which others have detected.
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Quotes about nature:
Quotes for: genius
He recognized in himself that power to forget which only children have, and geniuses, and the innocent. Innocent, overwhelmed by joy, he understood at last that he was made for happiness.
Quotes for: artist
Whoever wants to know something about me - as an artist which alone is significant - they should look attentively at my pictures and there seek to recognise what I am and what I want.
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