Who said "The artist is a channel for forces beyond himself."?

This quote is attributed to Claude Debussy.

The artist is a channel for forces beyond himself. - Claude Debussy

"The artist is a channel for forces beyond himself."

Claude Debussy Art

Impressionist Composer French 1862–1918

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"The stage is my true home."

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"Living well means living properly."

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