Quote by John James Audubon

To have been torn from the study would have been as death my time was entirely occupied with art.

To have been torn from the study would have been as death my

Summary

This quote suggests that the speaker's dedication to their studies in art was so consuming that being forced to leave or abandon it would have been equivalent to a sense of death. Their time and focus were entirely directed towards their artistic pursuits, indicating a deep passion and commitment to their craft. The quote highlights the immense importance of artistic expression and the impact it had on the speaker's life.

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By John James Audubon

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