Everywhere we look, complex magic of nature blazes before our eyes.

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One must never let the fire go out in one's soul, but keep it burning.

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What would life be if we had no courage to attempt anything?

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Exaggerate the essential, leave the obvious vague.

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It is only too true that a lot of artists are mentally ill - it's a life which, to put it mildly, makes one an outsider. I'm all right when I completely immerse myself in work, but I'll always remain half crazy.

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The large majority of people are asleep and do not wish to wake up.

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In spite of everything, I shall rise again

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I put my heart and my soul into my work, and have lost my mind in the process.

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The more I think about it, the more I realize there is nothing more artistic than to love others.

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Normality is a paved road: It’s comfortable to walk, but no flowers grow on it.

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