“Before the people at large, and for that matter, the artists themselves, understand what photography really means, as I understand that term, it is essential for them to be taught the real meaning of art.” PeopleMeanArtRealMatterArtistTermTaughtEssentialsPhotographyReally MeanMeaning Of Art Book:Stieglitz on photography: his selected essays and notes Source: Stieglitz on photography: his selected essays and notes
“In our culture we are taught to be accessible and open; it signifies a good person. In mysticism it is the opposite, people can scan you and drain you.” PeoplePersonsCultureTaughtOppositesMysticismGood PersonDrains Author:Frederick Lenz
“Most of the characteristics which make for success in writing are precisely those which we are all taught to repress ... the firm belief that you are an important person, that you are a lot smarter than most people, and that your ideas are so damned important that everybody should listen to you.” PeopleShouldWritingPersonsImportantIdeasBeliefTaughtFirmCharacteristicsSmarterImportant PersonFirm Beliefs Author:Robert Anton Wilson
“I think the ability to focus is a thread that runs through so-called successful people. And that's something that can be developed. It can be self-taught.” PeopleThinkingSelfRunningAbilitySuccessfulFocusTaughtThreadSuccessful PeopleSelf Taught Author:Fred L. Turner