“The heart of the problem, I soon came to understand, was that with Pablo there must always be a victor and a vanquished. I could not be satisfied with being a victor, nor, I think, could anyone who is emotionally mature. There was nothing gained by being vanquished either, because with Pablo, the moment you were vanquished he lost all interest. Since I loved him, I couldn't afford to be vanquished. What does one do in a dilemma like that?”
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French painter born on November 26, 1921. Known for her unique style and bold use of color, Francoise Gilot is one of the most important female artists of the 20th century. more
“Life is too short to be around someone that says they love you but doesn't show it.”
“A genuine show of love is like a light kindled in a dark room. It changes the whole atmosphere.”
“It is much easier to develop a man's qualities than to eliminate their flaws.”