Quote by Albert Camus

It is not your paintings I like, it is your painting.

It is not your paintings I like, it is your painting.

Summary

This quote suggests that the speaker doesn't appreciate the person's artistic ability based on the collection of their paintings, but rather on the unique and distinctive quality of a particular painting created by that person. It highlights the importance of individuality and originality in art, emphasizing that it's not the quantity or range of works that matters, but the true essence and impact of a single creation.

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