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The difference between a bad artist and a good one is: the bad artist seems to copy a great deal the good one really doe
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"The difference between a bad artist and a good one is: the bad artist seems to copy a great deal; the good one really does"

- William Blake

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William Blake's quote speaks to the importance of creativity in art. A bad artist is someone who merely copies the work of others, while a great artist is somebody who creates something distinct and significant. The bad artist is not creating something of their own, however rather relying on the work of others to develop something that is not truly their own. The great artist, on the other hand, is creating something that is truly their own, something that is meaningful and has a function. They are not merely copying the work of others, but rather creating something that is really their own. This quote speaks to the significance of creativity in art, and how it is important for an excellent artist to create something that is truly their own.

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William Blake This quote is written / told by William Blake between November 28, 1757 and August 12, 1827. He was a famous Poet from England. The author also have 66 other quotes.

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