Quotes by Paul Kane

Paul Kane (1810-1871) was a pioneering Canadian artist renowned for his evocative depictions of Indigenous life and the Canadian frontier. Born in Ireland, Kane immigrated to Canada where he became a significant figure in the Hudson's Bay Company’s fur trade, which deeply influenced his artistic vision. His dedication to capturing the spirit of the land and its people culminated in a rich body of work that continues to resonate with audiences today. Kane's legacy endures as a testament to the beauty and complexity of early Canadian culture.

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"As for goals, I don't set myself those anymore. I'm not one of these 'I must have achieved this and that by next year' kind of writers. I take things as they come and find that patience and persistence tend to win out in the end."

Paul Kane

"I've had a lot of very positive feedback about those stories, and seem to have struck upon something that most people feel. I can also tap dance, and don't know many other authors who can."

Paul Kane

"I believe that, like most writers, my personality comes through in the fiction. So in that respect my writing can't be like any other author's really."

Paul Kane

"I love a good laugh as well, I think that's so important in life, which is probably why I've dabbled in comedy writing as well as horror. I think if you can make someone laugh or smile it's the most special thing in the world."

Paul Kane

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