Welcome to a mesmerizing journey through the powerful words of one of history's most iconic artists – Frida Kahlo! Often referred to as a “surrealist sensation” and a “feminist force,” Frida Kahlo's artistry goes beyond her breathtaking self-portraits and vibrant canvases. Her words, laden with emotion, strength, and unyielding passion, have inspired countless souls worldwide. In this curated collection of “50 Artistic Frida Kahlo Quotes,” we will delve into the heart and soul of this fearless artist, unraveling the profound insights that shaped her life and art.
Frida, with her trademark braided hair and vividly adorned dresses, pouring her heart onto the canvas, creating a universe where pain, love, and life intertwine in beautiful chaos. Her life was a rollercoaster ride of triumphs and tribulations, where each canvas became a mirror of her soul's journey. The brushstrokes spoke of her enduring spirit, her indomitable will to rise above adversity, and the fierce embrace of her identity. As we explore these 50 quotes, you will discover a world of raw emotions, unfaltering resilience, and the celebration of human uniqueness. So buckle up, let Frida's words awaken the artist within you, and let's embark on an artistic odyssey like no other!
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“I paint my own reality.”
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“Feet, what do I need you for when I have wings to fly?”
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“I am my own muse. I am the subject I know best.”
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“I paint flowers so they will not die.”
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“Nothing is absolute. Everything changes, everything moves, everything revolves, everything flies and goes away.”
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“I never paint dreams or nightmares. I paint my own reality.”
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“I am not sick. I am broken. But I am happy to be alive as long as I can paint.”
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“I paint self-portraits because I am so often alone, because I am the person I know best.”
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“At the end of the day, we can endure much more than we think we can.”
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“I hope the exit is joyful, and I hope never to return.”
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“I drank to drown my sorrows, but the damned things learned how to swim.”
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“You deserve the best, the very best, because you are one of the few people in this lousy world who are honest to themselves.”
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“I am my own muse, the subject I know best.”
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“I am not sick. I am broken. But I am happy to be alive as long as I can paint.”
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“I paint myself because I am so often alone and because I am the subject I know best.”
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“I paint flowers so they will not die.”
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“I am in agreement with everything my father taught me and nothing my mother taught me.”
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“Nothing is worth more than laughter. It is strength to laugh and to abandon oneself, to be light.”
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“I used to think I was the strangest person in the world but then I thought there are so many people in the world, there must be someone just like me who feels bizarre and flawed in the same ways I do. I would imagine her, and imagine that she must be out there thinking of me too.”
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“I paint my own reality. The only thing I know is that I paint because I need to, and I paint whatever passes through my head without any other consideration.”
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“I cannot speak of Diego as my husband because that term, when applied to him, is an absurdity.”
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“I am my own muse, I am the subject I know best. The subject I want to know better.”
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“I love you more than my own skin.”
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“I want to be inside your darkest everything.”
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“I used to think I was the strangest person in the world, but then I thought, there are so many people in the world, there must be someone just like me who feels bizarre and flawed in the same ways I do.”
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“There have been two great accidents in my life. One was the trolley, and the other was Diego. Diego was by far the worst.”
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“I never paint dreams or nightmares. I paint my own reality.”
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“I paint my own reality. The only thing I know is that I paint because I need to, and I paint whatever passes through my head without any other consideration.”
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“I am my own muse. I am the subject I know best.”
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“I am not sick. I am broken. But I am happy to be alive as long as I can paint.”
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“I paint flowers so they will not die.”
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“At the end of the day, we can endure much more than we think we can.”
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“I hope the exit is joyful, and I hope never to return.”
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“I never paint dreams or nightmares. I paint my own reality.”
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“I am my own muse. I am the subject I know best.”
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“I am not sick. I am broken. But I am happy to be alive as long as I can paint.”
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“I paint flowers so they will not die.”
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“I am in agreement with everything my father taught me and nothing my mother taught me.”
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“Nothing is worth more than laughter. It is strength to laugh and to abandon oneself, to be light.”
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“I used to think I was the strangest person in the world, but then I thought, there are so many people in the world, there must be someone just like me who feels bizarre and flawed in the same ways I do.”
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“I paint my own reality. The only thing I know is that I paint because I need to, and I paint whatever passes through my head without any other consideration.”
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“I cannot speak of Diego as my husband because that term, when applied to him, is an absurdity.”
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“I am my own muse, I am the subject I know best. The subject I want to know better.”
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“I love you more than my own skin.”
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“I want to be inside your darkest everything.”
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“I used to think I was the strangest person in the world, but then I thought, there are so many people in the world, there must be someone just like me who feels bizarre and flawed in the same ways I do.”
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“There have been two great accidents in my life. One was the trolley, and the other was Diego. Diego was by far the worst.”
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“I never paint dreams or nightmares. I paint my own reality.”
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“I paint my own reality. The only thing I know is that I paint because I need to, and I paint whatever passes through my head without any other consideration.”
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“I am my own muse. I am the subject I know best.”
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