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“If I can't have the proletariat as my chosen people any longer, at least capitalism remains my Satan.”

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T. J. Clark is a renowned British art historian known for his research on modern art. His work spans from late 19th-century to mid-20th-century European art, particularly in-depth analysis of Impressionist and Post-Impressionist works. more

“Modernism had two great wishes. It wanted its audience to be led toward a recognition of the social reality of the sign (away from the comforts of narrative and illusionism, was the claim); but equally it dreamed of turning the sign back to a bedrock of World/Nature/Sensation/Subjectivity which the to and fro of capitalism had all but destroyed.”

World Two Reality Wanted Wish Social Audience Comfort Capitalism Claims Destroyed Recognition Narrative Sensations Modernism Subjectivity Bedrock

Author:T. J. Clark

“I work within the limits of what I have and know, simplicity and low impact, natural materials and processes, leaving a delicate footprint.”

Knows Process Natural Materials Limits Lows Impact Leaving Simplicity Delicate Footprint Natural Materials

Author:David Trubridge

“Life is painting a picture, not doing a sum.”

Life Art Pain Life Is Knowledge Learning Painting Management Painting A Picture

Author:Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr.

“I got my career start by first creating my own free, independent lifestyle in my own house out in the country. There I taught myself to make and later design furniture. I have continued to go my own way, always consciously needing to feel that I am moving forward.”

Way Feels Firsts Country Moving House My Own Careers Design Taught Creating Independent Lifestyle Moving Forward Furniture

Author:David Trubridge

“I have been called an eco-designer simply because I use wood. But I am not an eco-designer, nor does the use of wood make me one. I am a designer who cares about the effect of what I do, and about making good things for people to keep and cherish - that, surely, is simply the basic condition for 'good design'?”

People Doe Has Beens Use Care Conditions Effects Design Good Things Woods Designer Cherish Who Cares Good Design Eco

Author:David Trubridge

“I have always been fascinated by structure and by exploring its possibilities. Throughout my life as a designer and maker, my structures have progressively become lighter and lighter, to the point now where I wonder how I can just sell the idea without any physical form. This seems to parallel human development where, as our bodies age, physicality is replaced by conceptualising and spirituality.”

“You cannot have Christ for your Savior unless you also have Him as your Lord.”

Christ Lord Savior

Author:Steven J. Law

“The blessing of heaven will not accompany the preaching that is done in a worldly manner.”

Done Heaven Blessing Preaching Worldly Accompany

Author:Steven J. Law

“He who has ceased to learn has ceased to teach. He who no longer sows in the study will no more reap in the pulpit.”

Teach Study Reap Pulpit

Author:Steven J. Law

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