Do you know that every great thing in the history of art and every beautiful thing in life is actually what you call nasty or has been caused by feelings that you would call nasty? By passion, by love, by hatred, by truth. Do you know that?

John Fowles
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Composer Robert Schumann said, “Do you know that every great thing in the history of art and every beautiful thing in life is actually what you call nasty or has been caused by feelings that you would call nasty? By passion, by love, by hatred, by truth. Do you know that?” Once you get to know people, you might discover that they are not perfect. Maybe they are not always kind, considerate, or consider themselves pests. They may even be devious or act like they are superior because of their wealth or status. Yet, if they are willing to work hard for what they want, they can achieve great things in life.

Source: The Collector

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