“Art is anything people do with distinction.” — Louis Dudek Quote

“Art is anything people do with distinction.”

“The philistine provides the best definition of art. Anything that makes him rage is first class.”

“In a poem, the words happen; they just come. I let them. Otherwise, I wouldn't write. To interfere with what is happening is to distort the poem. Just a very small degree of intelligence and supervision is necessary. Very tactful. Any revision later that violates the text as it came, that begins rewriting the words, is fake.”

“Being outspoken has always been one of the more important aspects of growing up with my parents. Whether it's art or politics you feel passionate about, it's about not oppressing that - be vocal about it. Even if it's not popular.”

“Let's say intelligence is your ability to compose poetry, symphonies, do art, math and science. Chimps can't do any of that, yet we share 99 percent DNA. Everything that we are, that distinguishes us from chimps, emerges from that one-percent difference.”

“One eye sees, the other feels.”