The effort to see things without distortion takes something like courage and this courage is essential to the … - Henri Matisse

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Health inequalities and the social determinants of health are not a footnote to the determinants of health. They are the main issue.

Henri Matisse

The effort to see things without distortion takes something like courage and this courage is essential to the artist, who has to look at everything as though he saw it for the first time.

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Color was not given to us in order that we should imitate Nature. It was given to us so that we can express our emotions.

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Creative people are curious, flexible, and independent with a tremendous spirit and a love of play.

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There are always flowers for those who want to see them.

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Don't wait for inspiration. It comes while one is working.

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The artists must see all things as if he were seeing them for the first time. All his life he must see as he did when he was a child.

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