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“Wisdom is neither gold, nor silver, nor fame, nor wealth, nor health, nor strength, nor beauty.”

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A comprehensive work that delves into the moral philosophy of ancient Greece, examining the virtues and vices of notable figures from history. more

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Plutarch

Plutarch, a renowned Greek historian and biographer, was born in 45 AD and died in 120 AD. His works are characterized by rigorous historical research and profound moral contemplation, having a profound impact on later generations. more

“That nervous energy that makes people like you and I want and go after everything in the world - bump our heads on all the hard walls and scratch our hands on all the briars - but it makes living great - doesn't it - I'm glad I want everything in the world - good and bad - bitter and sweet - I want it all and a lot of it too”

Source: Lovingly, Georgia: The Complete Correspondence of Georgia O'Keeffe and Anita Pollitzer

“Since I cannot sing, I paint.”

Artist Paint

Book:Georgia O'Keeffe

Source: Georgia O'Keeffe

“I realized that were I to paint flowers small, no one would look at them because I was unknown. So I thought I'll make them big, like the huge buildings going up. People will be startled; they'll have to look at them - and they did.”

People Looks Bigs Artist Building Flower Huge Paint I Realized

Book:Georgia O'Keeffe: A Life

Source: Georgia O'Keeffe: A Life

“I believe an artist is the last person in the world who can afford to be affected.”

World Believe Persons Lasts Artist I Believe Affected

Book:Lovingly, Georgia: the complete correspondence of Georgia O'Keeffe & Anita Pollitzer

Source: Lovingly, Georgia: the complete correspondence of Georgia O'Keeffe & Anita Pollitzer

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