#vitality

To banish imperfection is to destroy expression, to check exertion, to paralyze vitality. ↗

— John Ruskin

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#expression #imperfection #paralysis #vitality #expression

These rough sketches, which are born in an instant in the heat of inspiration, express the idea of their author in a few strokes, while on the other hand too much effort and diligence sometimes saps the vitality and powers of those who never know when to leave off. ↗

— Giorgio Vasari

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#born #diligence #effort #express #few

My vigor, vitality and cheek repel me. I am the kind of woman I would run from. ↗

— Nancy Astor

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#cheek #i #i am #kind #me