To my mind the old masters are not art
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To my mind the old masters are not art;
their value is in their scarcity.
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Meaning
This quote provocatively says some art is valued more for rarity than for beauty or creative power. Scarcity can distort judgment.
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Thomas A. Edison
Thomas A. Edison was an American inventor and businessman, credited with pioneering innovations like the light bulb and phonograph. His quotes often reflect invention, persistence, and ingenuity. Edison inspires inventors, entrepreneurs, and innovators to embrace creativity, problem-solving, and relentless effort in pursuing groundbreaking ideas.
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