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I began observing, making paintings of my surroundings, taking a vow of silence, listening, composing music, writing, and making time for formal education. Then I started telling stories.
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"I began observing, making paintings of my surroundings, taking a vow of silence, listening, composing music, writing, and making time for formal education. Then I started telling stories."
— John Francis #creativityarts #educationlearning

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I began observing, making paintings of my surroundings, taking a vow of silence, listening, composing music, writing, and making time for formal education. Then I started telling stories. — John Francis

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John Francis was a Environmentalist from United Kingdom (1924–2012).

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Who said "I began observing, making paintings of my surroundings, taking a vow of silence…"?
This quote is attributed to John Francis, a Environmentalist from United Kingdom.
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John Francis lived from 1924 – 2012.
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