Quote by Auguste Rodin

I choose a block of marble and chop off whatever I don't need.when asked how he managed to make his remarkable statues

I choose a block of marble and chop off whatever I don't nee

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This short explanation refers to the quote about an artist choosing a block of marble and only keeping what is necessary for creating remarkable statues. The artist uses the chopping method to remove the excess and unwanted parts, thus revealing the desired statue. This approach emphasizes the artist's skill in discerning what is essential and eliminating what is superfluous, leading to the creation of exceptional works of art.

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