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“Many things that come into the world are not looked into. The individual says 'My crowd doesn't run that way.' I say, don't run with crowds.”
― Robert Henri, The Art Spirit

“You pass people on the street, some are for you, some are not.”
― Robert Henri, The Art Spirit

“Cherish your own emotions and never under-value them.

We are not here to do what has already been done.”
― Robert Henri, The Art Spirit

“In certain books—some way in the first few paragraphs you know that you have met a brother.”
― Robert Henri, The Art Spirit

“A GREAT PAINTER will know a great deal about how he did it, but still he will say, “How did I do it?” The real artist’s work is a surprise to himself.”
― Robert Henri, The Art Spirit

“you will never find yourself unless you quit preconceiving what you will be when you have found yourself.”
― Robert Henri, The Art Spirit

“Those who cannot begin do not finish.”
― Robert Henri, The Art Spirit

“The work of the art student is no light matter. Few have the courage and stamina to see it through. You have to make up your mind to be alone in many ways. We like sympathy and we like to be in company. It is easier than going it alone. But alone one gets acquainted with himself, grows up and on, not stopping with the crowd. It costs to do this. If you succeed somewhat you may have to pay for it as well as enjoy it all your life.”
― Robert Henri, The Art Spirit