. . . money . . . is really the difference between men and animals, most of the things men feel, animals feel, and vice versa, but animals do not know about money.
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A masterpiece... may be unwelcome but it is never dull.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Great art may not always be appreciated, but it always provokes thought and emotion.
Gertrude Stein's quote emphasizes that true masterpieces, while they may not always be embraced or understood by everyone, possess an inherent quality that captivates attention. Unlike ordinary works that might fade into the background, a masterpiece has the ability to engage and challenge the observer, sparking discussion and reflection.
Themes
ArtMasterpieceCreativityExpression
In practice
Example use cases
During a gallery opening, when discussing a provocative piece, one might say, 'A masterpiece may be unwelcome but it is never dull.'
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I simply contend that the middle-class ideal which demands that people be affectionate, respectable, honest and content, that they avoid excitements and cultivate serenity is the ideal that appeals to me, it is in short the ideal of affectionate family life, of honorable business methods.
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It is natural to indulge in the illusions of hope. We are apt to shut our eyes to that siren until she allures us to our death.
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