Amrita Sher-Gil quotes

“As soon as I put my foot on Indian soil, my painting underwent a change not only in subject and spirit but in technique.”
-- Amrita Sher-Gil

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“I can only paint in India. Europe belongs to Picasso, Matisse, Braque India belongs only to me.”
-- Amrita Sher-Gil

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“Although I studied, I have never been taught paintingbecause I possess in my psychological makeup a peculiarity that resents any outside interference.”
-- Amrita Sher-Gil

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“I sought them far and found them, The sure, the straight, the brave, The hearts I lost my own to, The souls I could not save They braced their belts about them, They crossed in ships the sea, They sought and found six feet of ground, And there they died for me.”

“Its never to late to get back on your feet though we wont live forever make sure you accomplish what you were put here for”

“At the age of three my grand aunt proclaimed her independence by categorically refusing to have her feet bound, resolutely tearing off the bandages as fast as they were applied.”

Source : Adeline Yen Mah (1997). “Falling leaves return to their roots”, Penguin Books Ltd

“The missional church is not a new trend or the latest new technique for reaching postmodern people.”

“People often ask me what is the most effective technique for transforming their life. It is a little embarrassing that after years and years of research and experimentation, I have to say that the best answer is - just be a little kinder.”

“I had classic technique - one of the best techniques when I was like 10, 12, but then I changed.”

“If there ever are great revolutions there, they will be caused by the presence of the blacks upon American soil.”

“I still try to keep my eyes open. I'm always on the lookout for antlion traps in sandy soil, monarch pupae near milkweed, skipper larvae in locust leaves. These things are utterly common, and I've not seen one”

“In the glory which overhangs Palestine afar off, we imagine emotions which never come, when we tread the soil and walk over the hallowed sites.”

“Jealousy takes root in the soil of insecurity.”