Observation Quotes

952 Observation quotes by 675 unique authors

It is difficult to say why I decided I wanted to be an artist. Obviously, I had some facility, more than other people, but sometimes… — David Hockney
An eye critically nice can only be formed by observing well-colored pictures with attention. — Joshua Reynolds
Our social relationships are limited, most of the time, to gossip and criticizing people's behavior. This observation slowly pushed me to isolate from the so-called… — Ingmar Bergman
Seeing artistically does not happen automatically. We must constantly develop our powers of observation. — Eugene Delacroix
A paradox is a seeming contradiction, always demanding a change on the side of the observer. If we look at almost all things honestly we… — Richard Rohr
A bachelor May thrive by observation on a little, A single life's no burthen: but to draw In yokes is chargeable, and will require A… — John Ford
The greater part of our daily actions are the result of hidden motives which escape our observation. — Gustave Le Bon
The only way I could work properly was by using the absolute maximum of observation and concentration that I could possible muster. — Lucian Freud
It is through observation and perception of atmosphere that he [the artist] can register the feeling that he wishes his painting to give out. — Lucian Freud
Intellect begins with the observation of nature, proceeds to memorize and classify the facts thus observed, and by logical deduction builds up that edifice of… — Herbert Read
Snow. White, white, white, soft and clean, and maddening shapes, with the whole world in them. — Alfred Stieglitz
Because of their very nature, science and logical thinking can never decide what is possible or impossible. Their only function is to explain what has… — Rudolf Steiner
It will afford me unfeigned satisfaction if my kingdom can add its quota toward the successful accomplishment of the most important astronomical observation of the… — Kalakaua
It has been said that self-respect is the gate of heaven, and the most cursory observation shows that a degree of reserve adds vastly to… — Henry Theodore Tuckerman
I keep plastering it until it comes around to what I want, in terms of all I know and think about painting now, as well… — Richard Diebenkorn
The overly-verbal artist is led by his understanding of things--rather than by direct observation of things as they are. — Robert Genn
LIFE is that existence that is given to man to live for a purpose, to live to his own satisfaction and pleasure, providing he forgets… — Marcus Garvey
Faith I have, in myself, in humanity, in the worthwhileness of the pursuits in entertainment for the masses. But wide awake, not blind faith, moves… — Walt Disney
Nothing comes out more clearly in astronomical observations than the immense activity of the universe. — Maria Mitchell
It don't take a genius to spot a goat in a flock of sheep. — Will Rogers
In my many years as a Representative in Congress it is my observation that the district that is best represented is the district that is… — Sam Rayburn
Only listen to the observations of the enlightened because everyone else is self-centered, egocentric and bound by the net of desire. — Frederick Lenz
Individually we can work on ourselves. By working on your own ego and developing truth, control, and an equitable inner dialogue, you individualize the spirit… — Stuart Wilde
Intelligent thinking means an increment of freedom in action-an emancipation from chance and fatality. 'Thought' represents the suggestion of a way of response that is… — John Dewey
Another observation, in a former letter of yours, has not escaped my remembrance – the three lessons which a minister has to learn: 1. Humility.… — Charles Simeon

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