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It is not your paintings I like, it is your painting
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"It is not your paintings I like, it is your painting"

- Albert Camus

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Albert Camus' quote talks to the idea that it is not the physical art work itself that is necessary, however instead the act of developing it. He is stressing the relevance of the imaginative procedure as well as the delight that comes from creating something. He is suggesting that the act of paint is more vital than the end result. This quote can be taken a tip to value the trip of producing something, rather than just completion item. It is a tip to take pleasure in the procedure of developing and also to enjoy the act of paint, instead of just the finished product. Camus' quote is a pointer to appreciate the innovative process as well as to take joy in the act of developing something, as opposed to simply completion result.

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Albert Camus This quote is written / told by Albert Camus between November 7, 1913 and January 4, 1960. He was a famous Philosopher from France. The author also have 89 other quotes.

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