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Artists cannot help themselves they are driven to create by their nature, but for that nature to truly thrive, we need to preserve the precious habitat in which that beauty can flourish.
William Morris
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William Morris
Age: 62 †
Born: 1834
Born: March 24
Died: 1896
Died: October 3
Wilcumestowe
William M. Morris
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So with this Earthly Paradise it is, If ye will read aright, and pardon me, Who strive to build a shadowy isle of bliss Midmost the beating of the steely sea.
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The wind is not helpless for any man's need, Nor falleth the rain but for thistle and weed.
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My work is the embodiment of dreams in one form or another.
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By God! I will not tell you more to-day, Judge any way you will - what matters it?
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Speak but one word to me.
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And the deeds that ye do upon this earth, it is for fellowship's sake that ye do them.
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That talk of inspiration is sheer nonsense there is no such thing. It is a mere matter of craftsmanship.
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