The first hope of a painter who feels hopeful about painting is the hope that the painting will move, that it will live outside its frame. -Gertrude Stein

 

The first hope of a painter who feels hopeful about painting is the hope that the painting will move, that it will live outside its frame.


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This quote is just one of 14 total Gertrude Stein quotes in our collection. Gertrude Stein is known for saying 'The first hope of a painter who feels hopeful about painting is the hope that the painting will move, that it will live outside its frame.' as well as some of the following quotes.

The first hope of a painter who feels hopeful about painting is the hope that the painting will move, that it will live outside its frame.

Gertrude Stein

Everybody knows if you are too careful you are so occupied in being careful that you are sure to stumble over something.

Gertrude Stein

Silent gratitude isn't very much use to anyone.

Gertrude Stein

In the United States there is more space where nobody is than where anybody is. This is what makes American what it is.

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We know that we can do what men can do, but we still don't know that men can do what women can do. That's absolutely crucial. We can't go on doing two jobs.

Gertrude Stein