"Painting, n.: The art of protecting flat surfaces from the weather, and exposing them to the critic." ― Ambrose Bierce Topic(s): Art Tags: painting More From Ambrose Bierce "Education, n.: That which discloses to the wise and disguises from the foolish their lack of understanding." "Land: A part of the earth’s surface, considered as property. The theory that land is property subject to private ownership and control is the foundation of modern society, and is eminently worthy of the superstructure." "Mayonnaise: One of the sauces which serve the French in place of a state religion." More In Art "The essence of all beautiful art, all great art, is gratitude."― Friedrich Nietzsche "The artist is nothing without the gift, but the gift is nothing without work."― Emile Zola "When you are learning about a martial art, it is about respect."― Jackie Chan