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We will never get great art from women if their education exposes them only to the second-rate and if the idea of greatness itself is denied. greatness is not a white male trick. every important world civilization has defined its artistic tradition in elitist terms of distinction and excellence.
-Camille Paglia
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We Will Never Get Great Art From

Camille Paglia
We will never get great art from women if their education exposes them only to the second-rate and if the idea of greatness itself is denied. greatness is not a white male trick. every important world civilization has defined its artistic tradition in elitist terms of distinction and excellence.
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