“All true artists, bear within themselves a deeply rooted and often unconscious desire for transformation.” DesireArtistBearsTransformationUnconsciousRootedTrue Artists Book:To the director and playwright Source: To the director and playwright
“And do you agree with me, that the first condition of an artist should be to bear respect toward what is great, and to bow to it and acknowledge it and not attempt to extinguish great flames for the sake of making his own rushlight burn more brightly?” ShouldFirstsArtistConditionsBearsAgreeSakeBurningAcknowledgeFlamesBows Author:Felix Mendelssohn
“Some artists are working to buy the mansion or whatever the element of fame must bear, but I spend all my money on my show.” ShowsArtistBearsFameElementsMansions Author:Lady Gaga
“I'm a fine artist working in a commercial arena, so that's my cross to bear” ArtistFineBearsCrossesArenaFine ArtsFine ArtistsCrosses To Bear Author:Joni Mitchell