Gerhard Richter (1932) German visual artist, born 1932
Notes, 1962; as cited on collected quotes on the website of Gerhard Richter: 'on Art' https://www.gerhard-richter.com/en/quotes/art-1 <br class="br">1960's
“The pursuit of truth is chimerical. That is why it is so hard to say what truth is. There is no permanent absolute unchangeable truth; what we should pursue is the most convenient arrangement of our ideas.”
Truth, ii
The Note-Books of Samuel Butler (1912), Part XIX - Truth and Convenience
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