All that we call ideal in Greek or any other art because to us it is false and visionary was to the makers of it true and existent.

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A book worth reading is worth buying.

A book worth reading is worth buying.

The highest reward for a person's toil is not what they get for it but what they become by it.

The highest reward for a person's toil is not what they get for it but what they become by it.

The first condition of education is being able to put someone to wholesome and meaningful work.

The first condition of education is being able to put someone to wholesome and meaningful work.

Great nations write their autobiographies in three manuscripts - the book of their deeds the book o

Great nations write their autobiographies in three manuscripts - the book of their deeds, the book of their words and the book of their art.

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    An artist cannot do anything slovenly.

    Every savage can dance.

    Every savage can dance.

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    One should either be a work of art, or wear a work of art.

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