Sandro Botticelli (c.1445-1510)

Sandro Botticelli

Alessandro di Mariano di Vanni Filipepi (c. 1445 – May 17, 1510), better known as Sandro Botticelli (/ˌbɒtɪˈtʃɛli/ BOT-ih-CHEL-ee, Italian: [ˈsandro bottiˈtʃɛlli]) or simply Botticelli, was an Italian painter of the Early Renaissance.[1]

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Quotes·Quotations by Sandro Botticelli (Botticelli)

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Images

 

 

Probable self-portrait of Botticelli, in his Adoration of the Magi (1475)

 

 

 

Gallery

 

 

La Primavera (Spring), c. 1480, Galleria degli Uffizi

 

 

 

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[1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sandro_Botticelli

Gustave Caillebotte (1848-1894)

Gustave Caillebotte

Gustave Caillebotte (French: [ɡystav kɑjbɔt]; 19 August 1848 – 21 February 1894) was a French painter who was a member and patron of the Impressionists, although he painted in a more realistic manner than many others in the group.[1]

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Quotes·Quotations by Gustave Caillebotte

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Images

 

 

Caillebotte, about age 30, c. 1878

 

 

 

Gallery

 

 

Paris Street; Rainy Day, 1877, oil on canvas, 212.2 x 276.2 cm, Art Institute of Chicago

 

 

 

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[1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gustave_Caillebotte

Charli XCX (1992- )

Charli XCX

Charlotte Emma Aitchison (born 2 August 1992), known professionally as Charli XCX, is an English singer and songwriter.[1]

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Quotes·Quotations by Charli XCX

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Charli XCX in 2018 | Wikimedia Commons | CC BY 3.0

 

 

 

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[1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charli_XCX

Jason Momoa (1979- )

Jason Momoa

Joseph Jason Namakaeha Momoa (/məˈmoʊə/; born August 1, 1979) is an American actor.[1]

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Quotes·Quotations by Jason Momoa

Cinema·Film

¶ You know what’s it’s changed is my appreciation for the art form of making cinema. I don’t want to act as much as I want to tell stories.

Here, Momoa expresses his evolving passion for storytelling over acting. He highlights his desire to be involved in the creative process of filmmaking, valuing the art of crafting narratives over merely performing.

Relationship

¶ I think a man needs to be a man. To hold a woman the way she wants to be held. Just do whatever your woman wants, and you’ll be fine.

This quote reflects Jason Momoa’s views on relationships and masculinity. He emphasizes the importance of understanding and fulfilling a partner’s needs, suggesting that mutual respect and attentiveness are key to a successful relationship.

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Images

 

 

Momoa at San Diego Comic-Con in 2018, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 2.0

 

 

 

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[1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jason_Momoa

Jerry Garcia (1942-1995)

Jerry Garcia

Jerome John Garcia (August 1, 1942 – August 9, 1995) was an American musician who was the principal songwriter, lead guitarist, and a vocalist with the rock band Grateful Dead, which he co-founded and which came to prominence during the counterculture of the 1960s.[1]

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Quotes·Quotations by Jerry Garcia

Life

¶ Too much of a good thing is just about right.

Garcia’s quote suggests that indulgence in positive experiences or pleasures is not only acceptable but desirable. It reflects a laid-back, hedonistic philosophy, where enjoying life to the fullest is encouraged.

Peace

¶ What we’re thinking about is a peaceful planet. We’re not thinking about anything else. We’re not thinking about any kind of power. We’re not thinking about any kind of struggles.

This quote encapsulates Jerry Garcia’s vision of a harmonious world. He emphasizes a focus on peace and simplicity, rejecting power struggles and conflicts. It reflects the idealistic and utopian aspirations often associated with the counterculture movement.

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Images

 

 

Garcia performing in 1977, Fox Theatre, Atlanta, Georgia | Wikimedia Commons | CC BY 2.0

 

 

 

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[1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jerry_Garcia

Francis Wheatley (1747-1801)

Francis Wheatley

Francis Wheatley RA (1747 – 28 June 1801) was an English portrait and landscape painter.[1]

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Images

Francis Wheatley

 

 

Francis Wheatley by William Hamilton (1785), National Portrait Gallery, London

 

 

 

Works

 

 

Morning, 1799

 

 

 

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[1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Francis_Wheatley_(painter)

Lisa Alther (1944- )

Lisa Alther

Lisa Alther is an American author and novelist born on July 23, 1944, in Kingsport, Tennessee.[1]

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Quotes·Quotations by Lisa Alther

Intelligence

¶ I happen to feel that the degree of a person's intelligence is directly reflected by the number of conflicting attitudes she can bring to bear on the same topic.

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[1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lisa_Alther

Artemisia Gentileschi (1593-1656)

Artemisia Gentileschi

Artemisia Lomi or Artemisia Gentileschi (US: /ˌdʒɛntiˈlɛski/,[1][2] Italian: [arteˈmiːzja dʒentiˈleski]; 8 July 1593 – c. 1656) was an Italian Baroque painter.[1]

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Quotes·Quotations by Artemisia Gentileschi

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Self-Portrait as the Allegory of Painting, 1638–39

 

 

 

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[1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Artemisia_Gentileschi

Plato

The statue
of Plato

Plato

Plato (/ˈpleɪtoʊ/ PLAY-toe; Greek: Πλάτων), born Aristocles (Ἀριστοκλῆς; c. 427 – 348 BC), was an ancient Greek philosopher of the Classical period who is considered a foundational thinker in Western philosophy and an innovator of the written dialogue and dialectic forms.[1]

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Quotes·Quotations by Plato

Wealth

¶ The greatest wealth is to live content with little.

Plato’s words remind us of the value of simplicity and contentment. It’s a call to appreciate what we have and find richness in a life not centered around material possessions.

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[1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Plato

The Buddha

Shakyamuni
Buddha

The Buddha

Siddhartha Gautama, most commonly referred to as the Buddha ('the awakened'), was a wandering ascetic and religious teacher who lived in South Asia during the 6th or 5th century BCE and founded Buddhism.[1][2]

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Quotes·Quotation by Buddha

Thought

¶ All that we are is the result of what we have thought.

This quote emphasizes the power of thoughts in shaping our reality and existence. It suggests that our innermost thoughts can influence our actions and ultimately our lives.

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[1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Buddha

[2] https://thatgul.blogspot.com/1983/01/gautama-buddha.html