I paint for myself. I don’t know how to do anything else, anyway. Also, I have to earn my living, and occupy myself.

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"Nothing doth more hurt in a state than that cunning men pass for wise."

- Francis Bacon

Awareness

"In order for the light to shine so brightly, the darkness must also be present."

- Francis Bacon

Balance

"In order for the light to shine so brightly, the darkness must be present."

- Francis Bacon

Hope

"Age appears to be best in four things; old wood best to burn, old wine to drink, old friends to trust, and old authors to read."

- Francis Bacon

Relationships

"The job of the artist is always to deepen the mystery."

- Francis Bacon

Inspiration

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"Beauty is not about physical perfection, but about authenticity and confidence."

- Beauty and the Beast

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"Beauty is found in the unique qualities that make us who we are."

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Self-awareness

"I always wanted to be somebody, but now I realize I should have been more specific."

- Lily Tomlin

Self-awareness

"Make sure your worst enemy doesn’t live between your own two ears."

- Laird Hamilton

Self-awareness

"True humility is not thinking less of yourself; it is thinking of yourself less."

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