Anthony Marais Quotes

If an artist wants to be original, he should not look to art for inspiration, for art seeks its model in life, not art—and only life is rich enough to simulate originality.

Nothing distresses the civilized person like unfettered nature. The Grand Canyon seen from behind the railing is indeed a splendid sight, but as soon as the desert reclaims your golf course that is another matter altogether.

Race should be seen in one way, and one way only: on your marks, get set, go!

Proximity to reality induces feelings of emptiness, horror and depression. Do not approach it alone.

There is nothing wrong with being fascinated by the dark side of life, and ourselves, but woe to those who think this is representative of reality. All too many of us sit in our homes watching TV, falling prey to the delusion that the world is getting worse. If these sorry individuals spent more time meeting their neighbors, they’d discover that 95% of their peers are fine people.

Is it not ignorance that we share? A lie takes two. The truth we find alone.

Wisdom doesn’t come only from the experience you have had, but from the experience you have chosen not to have.

Physiologically, the union of two opposites is a pleasurable affair. Why should the psyche be any different?