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“The interaction between math and physics is a two-way process, with each of the two subjects drawing from and inspiring the other. At different times, one of them may take the lead in developing a particular idea, only to yield to the other subject as focus shifts. But altogether, the two interact in a virtuous circle of mutual influence.”

Way May Two Ideas Different Process Focus Influence Subjects Particular Math Drawing Physics Circles Developing Mutual Yield Interaction Virtuous Two Ways Different Times Lead In

Author:Edward Frenkel

“All the old bogeys of 'dignified subject-matter,' of 'balanced compositions,' of 'correct drawing' were laid to rest. The artist was responsible to no one but his own sensibilities for what he painted and how he painted it.”

Matter Artist Responsibility Subjects Responsible Drawing Balanced Composition Sensibility Subject Matter

Author:Ernst Gombrich

“When I was a child of four I wasn't really drawing like a child, I wasn't sketching as a child. I would sketch and I was using perspective, the good relationship of the subject.”

Children Four Subjects Perspective Drawing Good Relationship Sketching

Author:Arman

“I cannot recall a period when I did not draw; and at school, the studies that were distasteful to me, mathematics and grammar , were retarded by the indulgence of teachers who were proud of my drawing faculties, and passed over my neglect of uncongenial subjects.”

School Study Teacher Subjects Proud Periods Draws Mathematics Drawing Faculty Neglect Recalls Grammar Indulgence Retarded Distasteful

Book:Let There Be Sculpture

Source: Let There Be Sculpture

“I felt the need to get back to painting and I thought the best way was to start drawing, so I enrolled in a life drawing class. I soon discovered that people made very interesting subjects and I am still surprised that I had never discovered it before.”

People Way Life Needs Made Stills Felt Interesting Class Subjects Painting Drawing Best Way Get Back Very Interesting

Author:Peter Wright

“I think most people see drawing as subservient to the subject, a sort of meditation, a studying, a searching observation, in my case, for its own sake.”

People Thinking Cases Study Meditation Subjects Sake Drawing Observation Subservient

Author:Peter Wright

“There is nothing which an untrained mind shows itself more hopelessly incapable, than in drawing the proper general conclusions from its own experience. And even trained minds, when all their training is on a special subject, and does not extend to the general principles of induction, are only kept right when there are ready opportunities of verifying their inferences by facts.”

Mind Doe Facts Shows Opportunity Principles Special Subjects Ready Training Drawing Conclusion Incapable Inference

Book:JOHN STUART MILL - Ultimate Collection: Works on Philosophy, Politics & Economy (Including Memoirs & Essays): Autobiography, Utilitarianism, The Subjection of Women, On Liberty, Principles of Political Economy, A System of Logic, Ratiocinative and Inductive and More

Source: JOHN STUART MILL - Ultimate Collection: Works on Philosophy, Politics & Economy (Including Memoirs & Essays): Autobiography, Utilitarianism, The Subjection of Women, On Liberty, Principles of Political Economy, A System of Logic, Ratiocinative and Inductive and More

“An aspiring comedian must be determined to get to his or her true feelings on a subject and convey that to the audience. Figure out what you're feeling or interested in because the goal is to get the audience interested in what you're interested in. Good stand up comedy is drawing people into your head.”

People Feelings Goal Audience Comedy Subjects Figures Determined Drawing Comedian Stand Up Comedy True Feelings

Book:Comic Insights: The Art of Stand-up Comedy

Source: Comic Insights: The Art of Stand-up Comedy