Famous quote by Annie Dillard

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The painter... does not fit the paints to the world. He most certainly does not fit the world to himself. He fits himsel
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"The painter... does not fit the paints to the world. He most certainly does not fit the world to himself. He fits himself to the paint. The self is the servant who bears the paintbox and its inherited contents"

- Annie Dillard

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This quote by Annie Dillard speaks with the imaginative procedure of painting. The painter does not try to make the world fit the paints, nor does he try to make the paints fit himself. Rather, the painter fits himself to the paints. The painter is the servant of the paints, bearing the paintbox and its contents. This recommends that the painter is not in control of the creative procedure, however instead is a vessel for the paints to express themselves. The paints have an inherent power and the painter must be willing to be a servant to them in order to create something stunning. The painter must want to surrender to the paints and let them take the lead. This quote speaks with the power of creativity and the importance of allowing the creative process to take its own course.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Annie Dillard somewhere between April 30, 1945 and today. He/she was a famous Author from USA. The author also have 23 other quotes.

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