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A kiss from my mother made me a painter
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"A kiss from my mother made me a painter"

- Benjamin West

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This quote by Benjamin West talks to the power of love and the impact of household. West was an American painter that was birthed in Pennsylvania in 1738. He was the child of an innkeeper as well as his mother was a Quaker. West's mommy was a solid influence in his life and also it was her kiss that motivated him to come to be a painter. West's mommy was a wonderful believer in the power of love and also she thought that her kiss can bring out the most effective in her child. West's mother's kiss was a symbol of her love and also assistance for her boy and also it was this love and also assistance that provided West the courage to seek his imagine becoming a painter. West's mom's kiss was a pointer to him that he can accomplish anything he set his mind to which he must never surrender on his dreams. West's mommy's kiss was a reminder that with love and support, anything is feasible.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Benjamin West between October 10, 1738 and March 11, 1820. He/she was a famous Artist from USA.

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