“The difference between a bad artist and a good one is: The bad artist seems to copy a great deal; the good one really does.” – William Blake
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"The difference between a bad artist and a good one is: The bad artist seems to copy a great deal; the good one really does." – William Blake
"The difference between a bad artist and a good one is: The bad artist seems to copy a great deal; the good one really does." – William Blake
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