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Maybe I am not very human - what I wanted to do was to paint sunlight on the side of a house
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"Maybe I am not very human - what I wanted to do was to paint sunlight on the side of a house"

- Edward Hopper

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This quote by Edward Hopper speaks with the idea of recording the charm of the world around us. He is suggesting that he is not a very "human" person, as he is not content with merely appreciating the charm of the sunshine, but rather wants to catch it in a painting. This speaks with the idea of creativity and the desire to produce something that can be appreciated by others. Hopper is recommending that he is not content with merely admiring the appeal of the world, however rather wishes to record it in a painting. This speaks with the concept of creativity and the desire to produce something that can be appreciated by others. It likewise speaks to the idea of recording a minute in time, as the sunshine will never ever be the exact same again. Hopper's quote is a reminder that we should appreciate the beauty of the world around us, and that we must aim to catch it in our own innovative works.

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Edward Hopper This quote is written / told by Edward Hopper between July 22, 1882 and May 15, 1967. He was a famous Artist from USA. The author also have 28 other quotes.

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