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Quote by Michael Ayrton

“Pride is a wound and vanity is the scab on it. One's life picks at the scab to open that wound again and again. Among men it seldom heals and often grows septic.”

Quote by Michael Ayrton

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Michael Ayrton was a renowned British artist known for his unique artistic style and prolific career. His works spanned various mediums including painting, sculpture, and printmaking, and were widely appreciated by both the art world and the public. more

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