The purpose of art is to console and amuse—myself, and, I hope, others. - Ludwig Bemelmans - Quotesmemo.com

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she had something I could not have, and so I resented her—but I realized the fault was mine and not hers.

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Ludwig Bemelmans

The purpose of art is to console and amuse—myself, and, I hope, others.

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