Benjamin Haydon quotes

Art is a reality, not a definition; inasmuch as it approaches a reality, it approaches perfection, and inasmuch as it approaches a mere definition, it is imperfect and untrue. (Benjamin Haydon)
Fortunately for serious minds, a bias recognized is a bias sterilized. View quote
Benjamin Haydon
When a man is no longer anxious to do better than well, he is done for. View quote
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There surely is in human nature an inherent propensity to extract all the good out of all the evil. View quote
Benjamin Haydon
Genius is nothing more than common faculties refined to a greater intensity. There are no astonishing ways of doing astonishing things. All astonishing things are done by ordinary materials. View quote
Benjamin Haydon
Never suffer youth to be an excuse for inadequacy, nor age and fame to be an excuse for indolence. View quote
Benjamin Haydon
The only legitimate artists in England are the architects. View quote
Benjamin Haydon

Benjamin Haydon

Benjamin Haydon - Image
Occupation: British Artist
Born: January 26, 1786
Died: June 22, 1846
Quotes count: 7

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