Auguste Rodin
Sculptor
1840-11-12 – 1917-11-17
Auguste Rodin was a French sculptor regarded as a founder of modern sculpture. His works, including The Thinker and The Kiss, remain among the most recognized sculptures in the world.
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Quotes by Auguste Rodin
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Man's naked form belongs to no particular moment in history; it is eternal, and can be looked upon with joy by the people of all ages.
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Man's naked form belongs to no particular moment in history; it is eternal, and can be looked upon with joy by the people of all ages.
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The artist must create a spark before he can make a fire and before art is born, the artist must be ready to be consumed by the fire of his own creation.
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The artist is the confidant of nature, flowers carry on dialogues with him through the graceful bending of their stems and the harmoniously tinted nuances of their blossoms. Every flower has a cordial word which nature directs towards him.
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There are unknown forces in nature; when we give ourselves wholly to her, without reserve, she lends them to us; she shows us these forms, which our watching eyes do not see, which our intelligence does not understand or suspect.
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Nothing is a waste of time if you use the experience wisely.
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One must work, nothing but work, and one must have patience.
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