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Quote by Abraham A. Ribicoff

“I believe it from the bottom of my heart, and your sons and daughters, too, can have the American dream come true.”

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Abraham A. Ribicoff was a distinguished American politician and lawyer, serving as the Governor of Connecticut. Born on April 9, 1910, and passing away on February 22, 1998, Ribicoff was a member of the Democratic Party and made significant contributions to Connecticut's governance and policy-making during his tenure. During his time as Governor, Ribicoff focused on economic development, education, and healthcare, implementing various programs aimed at enhancing the quality of life for Connecticut residents. He played a pivotal role in establishing the Connecticut State University System. Following his tenure, Ribicoff remained active in public service and advocacy. Ribicoff's governance was characterized by progressive policies and a commitment to public service. His integrity and dedication to the people of Connecticut left a lasting impact, with his policies and programs continuing to influence the state's development. more

“I try in my prints to testify that we live in a beautiful and orderly world, not in a chaos without norms, even though that is how it sometimes appears. My subjects are also often playful: I cannot refrain from demonstrating the nonsensicalness of some of what we take to be irrefutable certainties. It is, for example, a pleasure to deliberately mix together objects of two and three dimensions, surface and spatial relationships, and to make fun of gravity.”

“I think I have never yet done any work with the aim of symbolizing a particular idea, but the fact that a symbol is sometimes discovered or remarked upon is valuable for me because it makes it easier to accept the inexplicable nature of my hobbies, which constantly preoccupy me.”

Thinking Ideas Sometimes Done Facts Accepting Particular Easier Aim Valuable Symbols Hobbies Inexplicable

Author:M. C. Escher

“To tell you the truth, I am rather perplexed by the concept of 'art'. What one person considers to be 'art' is often not 'art' to another. 'Beautiful' and 'ugly' are old-fashioned concepts that are seldom applied these days; perhaps justifiably, who knows? Something repulsive, which gives you a moral hangover, and hurts your ears or eyes, may well be art. Only 'kitsch' is not art - we're all agreed about that. Indeed, but what is 'kitsch'? If only I knew!”

Ifs Knows Giving Wells May Persons Art Eye Beautiful Hurt Moral Art Is Concepts Ears Ugly These Days Old Fashioned Hangover Kitsch Perplexed

Author:M. C. Escher

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