"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"
- Andrew Wyeth
About this Quote
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.
This quote is written / told by Andrew Wyeth between July 12, 1917 and January 16, 2009. He/she was a famous Artist from USA.
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