Although most of us know Vincent van Gogh in Arles and Paul Gauguin in Tahiti as if they were neighbors -- somewhat disreputable but endlessly fascinating -- none of us can name two French generals or department store owners of that period. I take enormous pride in considering myself an artist, one of the necessaries.
More Quotes from James A. Michener:
The really great writers are people like Emily Bronte who sit in a room and write out of their limited experience and unlimited imagination.James A. Michener
There are no insoluble problems. Only time-consuming ones.
James A. Michener
An age is called Dark not because the light fails to shine, but because people refuse to see it.
James A. Michener
The arrogance of the artist is a very profound thing, and it fortifies you.
James A. Michener
Scientists dream about doing great things. Engineers do them.
James A. Michener
Russia, France, Germany and China. They revere their writers. America is still a frontier country that almost shudders at the idea of creative expression.
James A. Michener
Readers Who Like This Quotation Also Like:
Based on Topics: Art QuotesBased on Keywords: arles, disreputable, gauguin, necessaries, tahiti
I made records in the past that are as traditional as any other country records that have been made, but at the same time the records have a contemporary slant on it too.
Vince Gill
Pop art is the inedible raised to the unspeakable.
Leonard Baskin
God makes me play well. That is why I always make the sign of a cross when I walk out on to the pitch. I feel I would be betraying him if I didn't.
Diego Maradona