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Don't be an art critic. Paint. There lies salvation.

Paul Cezanne

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Paul Cezanne
Age: 67 †
Born: 1839
Born: January 19
Died: 1906
Died: October 23
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The truth is in nature, and I shall prove it.
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I wish to die painting.
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Talks on art are almost useless. The work which goes to bring progress in one's own subject is sufficient compensation for the incomprehension of imbeciles.
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Keep good company - that is, go to the Louvre.
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I'll always be grateful to the public of intelligent amateurs.
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I ask you to pray for me, for once age has overtaken us, we find consolation only in religion.
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I must be more sensible and realize that at my age, illusions are hardly permitted and they will always destroy me.
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You say a new era in art is preparing you sensed it coming continue your studies without weakening. God will do the rest.
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I cannot attain the intensity that is unfolded before my senses. I have not the magnificent richness of colouring that animates nature.
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