Quote by Ernest Hemingway

The individual, the great artist when he comes, uses everything that has been discovered or known about his art up to that point, being able to accept or reject in a time so short it seems that the knowledge was born with him, rather than that he tak

The individual, the great artist when he comes, uses everyth

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This quote suggests that a truly exceptional artist, when they finally emerge, incorporates all the existing knowledge and discoveries in their field. They possess the unique ability to effortlessly assimilate and make decisions about this knowledge, as if it were inherent to them from birth. Essentially, such individuals possess an unparalleled talent for drawing from the past while also forging their own innovative path forward.

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