Quote by Thomas A. Edison

To my mind the old masters are not art their value is in their scarcity.

To my mind the old masters are not art their value is in the

Summary

This quote suggests that the worth of old masters lies not in their artistic merit, but rather in their rarity or the limited number of their creations. The speaker implies that their value comes more from their rarity as collectible items rather than appreciation for their artistic skill or aesthetic qualities.

By Thomas A. Edison

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