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“The wise artist makes peace with the fact that he will understand less than he had anticipated.”

Quote by Eric Maisel

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Eric Maisel is a renowned teacher, born in 1947. He is known for his contributions to adult education and lifelong learning, particularly in the fields of creative writing and counseling. more

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