William Scott Quotes

A collection of quotes by William Scott.

William Scott (1913-1989) was a renowned British artist known for his contribution to the development of abstraction in the United Kingdom. Born in Scotland, Scott initially pursued a career in engineering before turning to art and studying at the Belfast College of Art and the Royal Academy Schools. His work evolved from figurative representation to simplifying shapes and exploring color relationships. Scott's distinctive style combined elements of still life, landscape, and abstract forms, often characterized by his use of bold colors and simplified shapes. He gained international recognition for his contributions to modern art and represented Britain at the Venice Biennale in 1958.

There are certain authors that do not turn students on; it i

There are certain authors that do not turn students on; it is the truth. Homer happens to be one of them.

William Scott

Truth

The one thing you've got to say about Columbia is that it ha

The one thing you've got to say about Columbia is that it has courses that are famous. It has alumni who come back and say it was the best thing they ever did.

William Scott

Famous

The British system had requirements, including Latin. I'm no

The British system had requirements, including Latin. I'm not positive you ever had to know Greek, but there are certainly kinds of curricula where you had to know Greek too. I think in Britain there was the most mindless, repetitive sort of learning.

William Scott

Learning