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About Grandma Moses

Grandma Moses was a 19th-century American painter. Anna Mary Robertson Moses, popularly known as Grandma Moses, was an American folk artist. She began painting in earnest at the age of 78 and is a prominent example of a newly successful art career at an advanced age. Read more on Wikipedia →

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  • Inspirational — Uplifting words to motivate and inspire positive action
  • Life — Reflections on the meaning, challenges, and beauty of life

More quotes by Grandma Moses

“If I didn't start painting, I would have raised chickens.”
— Grandma Moses
art chickens painting

“If you know somethin' well, you can always paint it but people would be better off buyin' chickens.”
— Grandma Moses
People Better Know

“Life is what we make it, always has been, always will be.”
— Grandma Moses
Will Always Been

“I look back on my life like a good day's work, it was done and I am satisfied with it.”
— Grandma Moses
Work Day Good

“Painting's not important. The important thing is keeping busy.”
— Grandma Moses
happiness

“If I didn't start painting I would have raised chickens.”
— Grandma Moses
helping people
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