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“I don't work with inspiration. Inspiration is for amateurs. I just get to work.”

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Chuck Close is an American photographer known for his large-scale portrait paintings. His works are characterized by high-resolution and finely detailed depictions of individuals, capturing their unique features. Close's contributions to the art world have been profound, and he is considered one of the most outstanding portrait painters of the 20th century. more

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Book:The Essays of Michel de Montaigne

Source: The Essays of Michel de Montaigne

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Book:The Essays of Michel de Montaigne

Source: The Essays of Michel de Montaigne

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Author:Michel de Montaigne

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Book:The Essays of Michel de Montaigne

Source: The Essays of Michel de Montaigne

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Author:Euripides

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Author:Seneca the Younger

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Author:Horace

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Author:Michel de Montaigne