p. 61
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As I describe inspiration I do not want you to think I am speaking of religion.
That which takes us by surprise - moments of happiness - that is inspiration. Inspiration which is different from daily care.
Many people as adults are so startled by inspiration which is different from daily care that they think they are unique In having had it. Nothing could be further from the truth.
Inspiration is there all the time.
— Agnes Martin
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That which takes us by surprise - moments of happiness - that is inspiration. Inspiration which is different from daily care.
Many people as adults are so startled by inspiration which is different from daily care that they think they are unique In having had it. Nothing could be further from the truth.
Inspiration is there all the time." in the context of "p. 61" to mean that wisdom is timeless.
Source: Wikiquote: "Agnes Martin" (Quotes of Agnes Martin: sorted chronologically, after date of the quotes of Agnes Martin, 1970's, 'The Untroubled Mind', 1972: Quotes from: 'The Untroubled Mind' - notes for a lecture at the Cornell University, Jan. 1972, in 'Flash Art 41', June 1973: p. 6-8; as quoted in WRITINGS / SCHRIFTEN, of Agnes Martin; edited by / herausgegeben von Dieter Schwarz, Kuntsmuseum Winterthür / Edition Cantz, 1991, p. 61-62)
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About Agnes Martin
Agnes Bernice Martin (22 March 1912 – 16 December 2004), born in Canada, was an American abstract painter. Although she is often considered or referred to as a minimalist artist like Robert Ryman, Agnes Martin considered herself an abstract expressionist artist.
About Agnes Martin
Agnes Bernice Martin (22 March 1912 – 16 December 2004), born in Canada, was an American abstract painter. Although she is often considered or referred to as a minimalist artist like Robert Ryman, Agnes Martin considered herself an abstract expressionist artist.
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