Akira KurosawaTo be an artist means never to avert one's eyes.
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To be an artist means never to avert one's eyes. This quote reminds us that art is not about hiding or pretending. The artist must always be true to the beauty of the world, and in doing so he or she will be rewarded by his or her audience.
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