Attribuita a Nicholas Roerich
«'Art will unify all humanity.'»
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A widely circulated phrase, used by the Nicholas Roerich Museum itself in its presentation, but quoted without reference to a specific work. It has not been found in the texts consulted (Altai-Himalaya, Shambhala, Heart of Asia, Himalayas—Abode of Light); it is recorded as of unverified origin until the source essay is found.
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Parole verificate di Nicholas Roerich
«Simplicity — Beauty — Fearlessness: so it is ordained! Fearlessness is our guide. Beauty is the ray of comprehension and upliftment.»
Shambhala (Nueva York: Stokes, 1930), ensayo «Star of the Mother of the World» (Talai-Pho-Brang, 1924), p. 141
«The past is good as long as it does not impede the future.»
Shambhala (1930), ensayo «Tibetan Art» (Shekar Dzong, 1928), p. 77
«Of course now the Mahatmas have left Sikhim. But they were here, and therefore the silver peaks of the chain glimmer still more beautifully.»
Altai-Himalaya (Nueva York: Stokes, 1929), primera parte, notas de Darjeeling y Sikkim (1924), p. 15