"There is no such thing as talent. What they call talent is nothing but the capacity for doing continuous work in the right way."
"The Sun will not rise or set without my notice and thanks."
Source: 1895 Letter to his brother, Charles, 23 Feb.
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Winslow Homer
Artist
Winslow Homer was an American painter known for his evocative depictions of marine life and human struggle, particularly in works like 'The Gulf Stream.'
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"Look at nature, work independently, and solve your own problems."
"I regret very much that I have painted a picture that requires any description."
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"When you paint, try to put down exactly what you see. Whatever else you have to offer will come out anyway."