Art Practice

Famous quotes containing the words art and/or practice:

“All art constantly aspires towards the condition of music.”
—Walter Pater (1839–1894)

“It is not always possible to predict the response of a doting Jewish mother. Witness the occasion on which the late piano virtuoso Oscar Levant telephoned his mother with some important news. He had proposed to his beloved and been accepted. Replied Mother Levant: “Good, Oscar, I’m happy to hear it. But did you practice today?””
—Liz Smith (20th century)