My first concern was to take care of my drawing. I did not have any k… — Ralph Allen

My first concern was to take care of my drawing. I did not have any knowledge in arts, especially Haitian arts, apart from the paintings I saw in my father's office.

Ralph AllenPolitician · British

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Science is the father of knowledge, but opinion breeds ignorance. — Hippocrates
In friendship as well as love, ignorance very often contributes more to our happiness than knowledge. — Francois de La Rochefoucauld
Only on paper has humanity yet achieved glory, beauty, truth, knowledge, virtue, and abiding love. — George Bernard Shaw
People are predominant in my paintings. Although they are not obvious, you can feel their presence. — Ralph Allen
At that time, the academic orientation was rather technical contrary to that of the university, where art theory is very important. The teachers were renowned artists and among the best of that time. — Ralph Allen
I paint according to the moment and the theme. I don't have any prejudice. Life concerns me. — Ralph Allen