Auctions

Edmund Burke Philosopher, Politician

"When the leaders choose to make themselves bidders at an auction of popularity, their talents, in the construction of the state, will be of no service. They will become flatterers instead of legislators; the instruments, not the guides, of the people."

Emily Dickinson Poet

"Publication - is the auction of the mind."

Rumi Poet, Philosopher

"A pearl goes up for auction. No one has enough, so the pearl buys itself."

Marlene Dumas Artist

"The best works do not necessarily get to auction. I like to draw, so maybe I give you a little drawing. And then eventually it ends up at auction. And then critics say, 'Oh, that's a bad drawing!' Well, I didn't say it was so wonderful."