Constable and Law
Daniel P. B. Smith
Benny Shaboy <b...@xxxstudionotes.org> wrote:
> Painting is a science and should be pursued as an inquiry into the
> laws of nature. Why, then, may not landscape painting be considered as
> a branch of natural philosophy, of which pictures are but
> the experiments.
> ~John Constable, English painter (1776-1837)
Then the Lord let me see why there was none upon the earth that could
speak to my condition, namely, that I might give Him all the glory.
For all are concluded under sin, and shut up in unbelief, as I had
been; that Jesus Christ might have the pre-eminence who enlightens,
and gives grace, and faith, and power. Thus when God doth work, who
shall hinder it? and this I knew experimentally.
--George Fox, Autobiography
Experiment!
Make it your motto day and night.
Experiment!
And it will lead you to the light.
The apple on the top of the tree is never to high to achieve,
So take an example from Eve--
Experiment!
Be curious, though interfering friends may frown,
Get furious at each attempt to hold you down.
If this advice you always employ,
The future can offer you infinite joy
And merriment.
Experiment!
And you'll see.
--Cole Porter, from _Nymph Errant_
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