Who said "Passion governs, and it alone should govern the artist"?

This quote is attributed to Théophile Gautier.

Passion governs, and it alone should govern the artist - Théophile Gautier

"Passion governs, and it alone should govern the artist"

Théophile Gautier Art

Poet Novelist French 1811–1872

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"Living well means living properly."

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