All token Blacks have the same experience. I have been pointed at as a solution to things that have not yet begun to be solved, because pointing at us token Blacks eases consciences of millions, and this is dreadfully wrong.
Leontyne PriceRead
Art is the only thing you cannot punch a button for. You must do it the old-fashioned way. Stay up and really burn the midnight oil. There are no compromises.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Art requires dedication and hard work; there's no shortcut to mastery.
This quote by Leontyne Price emphasizes the importance of effort and dedication in the creation of art. It suggests that true artistic expression cannot be achieved through shortcuts or modern conveniences; rather, it requires a commitment to the traditional process and a willingness to invest time and energy into one's craft, symbolized by the metaphor of 'burning the midnight oil'.
Themes
ArtDedicationEffortHard WorkCreativity
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be used during a speech about the creative process at an art exhibition.
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