Artists know that diligence counts as much, if not more, as inspiratio…

Tony Kushner
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Artists know that diligence counts as much, if not more, as inspiration; in art, as in politics, patience counts as much as revolution. ✨ Tony Kushner At The School Of Visual Arts: 'Artists Know That Diligence Counts As Much, If Not More, As Inspiration'. SVA Commencement Speech, from School of Visual Arts, www.huffingtonpost.com. June 12, 2010.
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