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You paint stinging-nettles, and I prefer roses.

— Narcisse Virgilio Díaz

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according to Richard Muther this was the characteristic expression which Diaz used to Millet

More quotes by Narcisse Virgilio Díaz

At last, here is a new man [ Millet ], who has the knowledge which I would like to have, and movement, color, expression, too, - here is a painter!

Your women bathing come from the cow house.

What does it matter! [poverty], One of these days I shall have carriages and a golden crutch. My brush will win them for me.

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