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I always thought it was fabulous to have given something of my art for someone to express themselves....
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The speaker sees it as wonderful when part of their art gives another person a way to express themselves. The quote values art not only as something created, but also as something that can help someone else communicate their own feelings or ideas.
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- The Museum of Modern Art (MoMA)
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