| Proverb | Art is long, life is short. |
|---|---|
| Definition | Good art lasts more than a single lifetime. (It takes more than a lifetime to become skilled in painting, music etc.) |
| Note | This proverb is often used in its Latin form: 'Ars longa, vita brevis.' |
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