"Copy nature and you infringe on the work of our Lord. Interpret nature and you are an artist."
— Jacques Lipchitz

January 1, 1970

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Jacques Lipchitz cited in: Bernard S. Raskas (1976). Living thoughts: inspiration, insight, and wisdom from sources throughout the ages. p. 22; Quoted in: William Safire, ‎Leonard Safir (1990). Words of Wisdom. p. 34