Top 7 Quotes & Sayings by John Olsen

Explore popular quotes and sayings by an Australian artist John Olsen.

Last updated on November 8, 2024.

John Wayne Olsen, AO is a former Australian politician, diplomat and football commissioner. He was Premier of South Australia between 28 November 1996 and 22 October 2001. He is now President of the Federal Liberal Party, Chairman of the Australian American Association, Chairman of the Adelaide Football Club and Deputy Chairman of the Adelaide Oval Stadium Management Authority.

Australian - Artist | Born: January 21, 1928

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The most important thing that everyone should bring to the dining experience is a certain generosity of spirit. Just remember that there are two kinds of people: lovers and others. And you know what you can do with the others.

John Olsen

Painting is a means of self-enlightenment.

John Olsen

What joy there is in hearing yourself think, and to make that thinking into ink.

John Olsen

I think a single sentence by Van Gogh is better than the whole work of all the art critics and art historians put together.

John Olsen

Really good mountain bikers are lousy judges of trail difficulty. We haven't a clue, we just ride.

John Olsen

Art is not so much talent as character… it's what you are, the qualities of the person.

John Olsen

The important thing about Paris is not so much that one sees exciting work, but one meets people who feel that art is worth living completely for. This whole atmosphere is very good for work.

John Olsen

Top 7 Quotes & Sayings by John Olsen

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