"Art! Who comprehends her? With whom can one consult concerning this great goddess?"

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— Hu Jintao

Politics1942

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— Andy Goldsworthy

Art1956

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"From the earliest days of my pupilage to art I had been instinctively drawn towards the paintings of Turner, Corot, Constable, Bonington, and Watts, with an intense admiration for their manner in view…"

— Wynford Dewhurst

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"We must see that regional imbalances in the growth of various parties of the country are removed and all the states progress evenly. We shall ensure that all citizens of the country get full opportuni…"

— Rajiv Gandhi

Politics1944–1991

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