You have a lot to learn, young man. Philosophy. Theology. Literature. Poetry. Drama. History. Archeology. Anthropology. Mythology. Music. These are your tools as much as brush and pigment. You cannot be an artist until you are civilized. You cannot be civilized until you learn. To be civilized is to know where you belong in the continuum of our art and your world. To surmount the past, you must know the past. . John Logan
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This is one of the most profound quote that could be ever told by any subject because it displays the value of knowledge. Study is a key element for success. If you are studying hard, the future holds great potential for you.

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