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The Note-Books of Samuel Butler

by Samuel Butler

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Painting and Association

Painting is only possible by reason of association’s not sticking to the letter of its bond, so that we jump to conclusions.

The Credulous Eye

Painters should remember that the eye, as a general rule, is a good, simple, credulous organ—very ready to take things on trust if it be told them with any confidence of assertion.

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