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It gave me great pleasure to think that I could take wood, make it good, and make people like Rockefeller buy it with paper money.
Louise Berliawsky Nevelson
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Louise Berliawsky Nevelson
Age: 88 †
Born: 1899
Born: September 23
Died: 1988
Died: April 17
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What we start with is a conviction to fulfill our being. Horses, trees fulfill themselves. Why shouldn't people.
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I feel totally female. I didn't compete with men and I don't want to look like a man! I love being a lady and dressing up and masquerading and wearing all the fineries. I'm breaking down the idea that the artist has to look poor, with berets.
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I knew that a day I took away from the work did not make me too happy.
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I see no reason why I should tickle stones or waste time on polishing bronze.
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True strength is delicate.
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