"It is necessary to keep one's compass in one's eyes and not in the hand, for the hands execute, but the eye judges." - Michelangelo

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Begin by learning to draw and paint like the old masters. After that, you can do as you like; everyone will respect you.

Source note: Commonly cited, aligns with Dalí's known views

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Read my heart for 'the quill cannot express good will.'

Source note: Documented correspondence

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I cross out words so you will see them more; the fact that they are obscured makes you want to read them.

Source note: Reflects his documented artistic practice

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