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“You have to be polite with your friends and your family, but in your art, it's important to not be polite.”

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Lisa Yuskavage, born on May 16, 1962, is a renowned visual artist from the United States. Her works are known for their unique style and profound thematic exploration, covering various fields such as painting, sculpture, and installation art. more

“I was generally busy from 7 A.M. until midnight. I never had time to sit and think. As I worked, physical and mental fatigue set in and I was unable to operate to the maximum of my intellectual ability. But in a single cell in prison, I had time to think. I had a clear view of my past and present, and I found that my past left much to be desired, both in regard to my relations with other humans and in developing personal worth.”

“I was neglected by my family because I had disappointed them - I'd run away from being forced into an arranged marriage, which was a big blow to them.”

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“I was able to change my life by knowing that if somebody does something good for you, you have to respond.”

Ifs Doe Able Knowing Changing My Life

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“I will use the rest of my life to help the poor overcome the problems confronting them - poverty is the greatest challenge facing humanity. That is why I build schools; I want to free people from poverty and illiteracy.”

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“Children are the most important asset in a country. For them to become that asset, they must receive education and love from their parents.”

Children Important Country Parent And Love Assets

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“In many respects, people on the outside suffered more than those of us in jail. In prison, we ate three times a day, we had clothing, we had free medical services, and we could sleep for 12 hours.”

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“I knew we could improve our lives even in jail. We could come out as different men, and we could even come out with two degrees. Educating ourselves was a way to give ourselves the most powerful weapon for freedom.”

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“In my younger days, I was arrogant - jail helped me to get rid of it. I did nothing but make enemies because of my arrogance.”

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“There is nobody more dangerous than one who has been humiliated, even when you humiliate him rightly.”

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“Individuals get caught up in the policy of their country. In prison, for instance, a warden or officer is not promoted if he doesn't follow the policy of the government - though he himself does not believe in that policy.”

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