Art Quote by Pablo Picasso

“We all know that Art is not truth. Art is a lie that makes us realize truth at least the truth that is given us to understand. The artist must know the manner whereby to convince others of the truthfulness of his lies.”

Pablo Picasso

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Art Art is Artist Convince Given Lying Realizing Truth Truthfulness

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It takes a long time to become young.

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