M. C. Escher Quotes

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M. C. Escher was a Dutch artist, best known for his mind-bending optical illusions and mathematically inspired artwork. Escher's mastery in creating impossible shapes and visual paradoxes captivated audiences and challenged conventional perceptions of space and geometry. His art continues to inspire both artists and mathematicians, proving that the blending of creativity and mathematics can lead to extraordinary works that push the boundaries of perception and imagination.

"My work is a game, a very serious game."

"My work is a game, a very serious game."

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"I don't use drugs, my dreams are frightening enough."

"I don't use drugs, my dreams are frightening enough."

Dream, Dreams, Drugs

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"Only those who attempt the absurd will achieve the impossible. I think it's in my basement... let me go upstairs and check."

"Only those who attempt the absurd will achieve the impossible. I think it's in my basement... let me go upstairs and check."

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"He who wonders discovers that this in itself is wonder."

"He who wonders discovers that this in itself is wonder."

Wonder, Wonders

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"We adore chaos because we love to produce order."

"We adore chaos because we love to produce order."

Love, Chaos, Order

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