It is to be wished that the world were not deprived of those rare gifts which Heaven has bestowed.
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Peter Paul Rubens
Born 1577, Peter Paul Rubens led Flemish Baroque painting and served as a diplomat. His Antwerp Golden Studio produced 1,400+ works; he spoke seven languages and was knighted by both Philip IV and Charles I.
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Peter Paul Rubens's Other Quotes
I regard all the world as my country, and I believe that I should be very welcome everywhere.
My talent is such that no undertaking, however vast in size or diversified in subject, has ever surpassed my courage.
I confess that I am by natural instinct better fitted to execute very large works than small curiosities.
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