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Gertrude Stein

A writer should write with his eyes and a painter paint with his ears.

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Gertrude Stein suggests that writers should observe the world visually and capture what they see in their words, while painters should listen carefully to sounds and translate those auditory experiences into their artwork. This idea emphasizes using senses in unexpected ways to deepen artistic expression and create richer, more layered works.

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