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Copy nature and you infringe on the work of our Lord. Interpret nature and you are an artist.

— Jacques Lipchitz Jacques Lipchitz cited in: Bernard S. Raskas (1976)

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Source: Jacques Lipchitz cited in: Bernard S. Raskas (1976). Living thoughts: inspiration, insight, and wisdom from sources throughout the ages. p. 22; Quoted in: William Safire, ‎Leonard Safir (1990). Words of Wisdom. p. 34
Work: Jacques Lipchitz cited in: Bernard S. Raskas, 1976
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All my life as an artist I have asked myself: What pushes me continually to make sculpture? I have found the answer — at least the answer for myself. Art is an action against death. It is denial of death.

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