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The man of genius is he and he alone who finds such joy in his art that he will work at it come hell or high water.
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"The man of genius is he and he alone who finds such joy in his art that he will work at it come hell or high water."
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The man of genius is he and he alone who finds such joy in his art that he will work at it come hell or high water. — Stendhal

About Stendhal

Stendhal was a Writer from France (1783–1842).

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Who said "The man of genius is he and he alone who finds such joy in his art that he will…"?
This quote is attributed to Stendhal, a Writer from France.
When did Stendhal live?
Stendhal lived from 1783 – 1842.
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This quote touches on Happiness & Joy. Browse more quotes on these themes from the categories page.