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“Few people can look at a painting longer than it takes to peel an orange and eat it.”

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Kenneth Clark was a renowned psychologist, born on July 24, 1914, and passed away on May 1, 2005. He made significant contributions to the field of psychology, particularly in the areas of cognitive psychology and child psychology. more

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