Famous quote by Andrew Wyeth

"I surrendered to a world of my imagination, reenacting all those wonderful tales my father would read aloud to me. I became a very active reader, especially history and Shakespeare"

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This quote by Andrew Wyeth talks to the power of imagination and the influence of storytelling. Wyeth's daddy read aloud to him, and Wyeth was able to surrender to a world of his own creativity, reenacting the wonderful tales his daddy checked out. This experience of being read to and engaging with stories had a long lasting impact on Wyeth, as he ended up being a passionate reader, particularly of history and Shakespeare. Wyeth's quote talks to the power of storytelling and the impact it can have on an individual's life. It is a suggestion of the importance of reading and the effect it can have on our lives. Wyeth's quote is a testament to the power of creativity and the impact of storytelling.

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This quote is written / told by Andrew Wyeth between July 12, 1917 and January 16, 2009. He/she was a famous Artist from USA. The author also have 15 other quotes.
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