Quote by Laurence Housman

My failure, during the first five or six years of my art training, to get set in the right direction, and the disappointment which it caused me, drove me the more persistently into writing as an alternative.

My failure, during the first five or six years of my art tra

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This quote reflects on the artist's initial struggles and disappointments in their art training, which led them to pursue writing instead. The frustration and inability to find their true direction in art motivated them to explore a different creative outlet. It highlights the resilience and adaptability of the artist, as they are driven to explore alternative paths to express their creativity and find fulfillment in their artistic endeavors.

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