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You cannot set art off in a corner and hope for it to have vitality, reality, and substance.
Charles Ives
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"You cannot set art off in a corner and hope for it to have vitality, reality, and substance."
— Charles Ives

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You cannot set art off in a corner and hope for it to have vitality, reality, and substance. — Charles Ives

About Charles Ives

Charles Ives was a Composer from United States (1874–1954).

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Who said "You cannot set art off in a corner and hope for it to have vitality, reality, a…"?
This quote is attributed to Charles Ives, a Composer from United States.
When did Charles Ives live?
Charles Ives lived from 1874 – 1954.