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The real artist while he paints does not think of the sale, only of the need to make a beautiful living thing.

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Irving Stone
Age: 86 †
Born: 1903
Born: July 14
Died: 1989
Died: August 26
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Talent is cheap dedication is expensive. It will cost you your life.
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