I have often felt that my illness has been the root of my ar... - Edvard Munch

This quote is attributed to Edvard Munch.

"I have often felt that my illness has been the root of my artistic power. Take away my torment and you take away my genius."

Edvard Munch Creativity

Expressionist Painter Norwegian 1863–1944

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"Nature itself is not fixed, but flows"

"I paint myself because I am so often alone and because I am the subject I know best"

"A scream pierces through nature"

"Life begins where fear ends"

"When life gives you lemons, make something beautiful."

"Creativity knows no bounds."

"Creativity is the expression of the soul."

"I'm making this up as I go."