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"The object isn’t to make art, it’s to be in that wonderful state which makes art inevitable."

- Robert Henri

Inspiration

"Do whatever you do intensely."

- Robert Henri

Creativity

"Everything depends on the attitude of the artist toward his subject. It is essential."

- Robert Henri

Philosophy

"A tree growing out of the ground is as wonderful today as it ever was. It does not need to adopt new and startling methods."

- Robert Henri

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"It is at the moment of death that humanity has value."

- Archer

Philosophy

"Religion, ideology, resources, land, spite, love or just because… No matter how pathetic the reason, it’s enough to start a war. War will never cease to exist… reasons can be thought up after the fact… Human nature pursues strife."

- Paine

Philosophy

"Christmas is a necessity. There has to be at least one day of the year to remind us that we’re here for something else besides ourselves."

- Eric Sevareid

Philosophy

"Maybe Christmas, he thought, doesn't come from a store. Maybe Christmas...perhaps...means a little bit more!"

- Theodor Seuss Geisel

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"Christmas is built upon a beautiful and intentional paradox; that the birth of the homeless should be celebrated in every home."

- G.K. Chesterton

Philosophy