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Brief author info: Henri Matisse (1869-1954) French painter.

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I don't paint things. I only paint the difference between things.

Henri Matisse

Color was not given to us in order that we imitate Nature. It was given to us so that we can express our emotions.

Henri Matisse

A thimbleful of red is redder than a bucketful.

Henri Matisse

I have always tried to hide my efforts and wished my works to have the light joyousness of springtime which never lets anyone suspect the labours it has cost me.

Henri Matisse

A work should contain its total meaning within itself and should impress it on the spectator before he even knows the subject.

Henri Matisse

Arrival = Prison, and the artist must never be a prisoner.

Henri Matisse

Exactitude is not truth.

Henri Matisse

The energy within you is stronger than ever for being held back, compressed, and said No to ...

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Violence Quote

Violence never settles anything right: apart from injuring your own soul, it injures the best cause. It lingers on long after the object of hate has disappeared from the scene to plague the lives of those who have employed it against their foes.

- Obafemi Awolowo

Life Quote

Sometimes the questions are complicated and the answers are simple.

- Dr. Seuss

Dreams Quote

The nicest thing for me is sleep, then at least I can dream.

- Marilyn Monroe

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Creativity is knowing how to hide your sources

- Albert Einstein

Love Quote

A friend is someone who knows all about you and still loves you.

- Elbert Hubbard

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