This quote is written / told by Donald Fagen somewhere between January 10, 1948 and today. He/she was a famous Musician from USA.
The author also have 6 other quotes.
"Art is not merely an imitation of the reality of nature, but in truth a metaphysical supplement to the reality of nature, placed alongside thereof for its conquest"
"Though nature be ever so generous, yet can she not make a hero alone. Fortune must contribute her part too; and till both concur, the work cannot be perfected"