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“ If an artist wants to be original, he should not look to art for inspiration, for art seeks its model in life, not art—and only life is rich enough to simulate originality. ”

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Proximity to reality induces feelings of emptiness, horror and depression. Do not approach it alone.

~ Anthony Marais

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We cannot escape the longing, no matter what life we choose. We’re either longing for people, places or times gone by, which are essentially the same things: memories. And, whether or not we travel, the older we get, the more memories we collect. Nostalgia is simply the result of aging and liking the life you’ve lived. Be happy you can feel it—it’s a good sign.

~ Anthony Marais

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Literature is the product of a deep-seated need for honesty. Hence, those who lie most are struck most deeply by it, and those who are honest have no need for it.

~ Anthony Marais

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We are not born with a need for knowledge, but a hunger for it. Eve bit the apple and it has been gluttony ever since.

~ Anthony Marais

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