The Creation of Eve Quotes

“Every heart, it have its own ache.”
― Lynn Cullen, The Creation of Eve

“In painting, three things must be considered - the position of the viewer, the position of the object viewed, and the position of the light that illuminates the object.”
― Lynn Cullen, The Creation of Eve

“I frowned at the grass, ashamed of letting my studies, my art, my own self-worth, run to ruin over these past two years. I had blamed my situation, my worry about the Queen, even my hopes for Tiberio, for my inability to pursue my dream, but at that moment, as the lacy net of shadows danced upon my skirts, it suddenly became apparent: However I reacted to what life dealt me was my own damnable choice.”
― Lynn Cullen, The Creation of Eve

“ITEM: In seeking an answer to a quandary, one must consider the Law of Parsimony, proposed by the English monk William of Ockham. Translated from the Latin: “All things being equal, the simplest solution is the best.”
― Lynn Cullen, The Creation of Eve

“mother. Although English piracy and keeping peace have bled the King’s coffers dry, it is far more important to look rich than actually to be rich.”
― Lynn Cullen, The Creation of Eve

“ITEM: The Seven Deadly Sins and the colors associated with them in painting: Pride—Violet
Envy—Green
Anger—Red
Sloth—Light Blue
Greed—Yellow
Gluttony—Orange
Lust—Blue”
― Lynn Cullen, The Creation of Eve

“but why should we have dominion? Are we better than the dog that stays by a master who forgets to notice him? Than the cat who lays the mouse at your door when she is hungry and could have eaten it herself? Than a horse who will keep galloping to please you until its lungs have given out?”
― Lynn Cullen, The Creation of Eve