In this consists the difference between painting and poetry : the painter reproduces others, - the poet reproduces himself. (Letitia Elizabeth Landon)

In this consists the difference between painting and poetry : the painter reproduces others, - the poet reproduces himself.

Letitia Elizabeth Landon

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