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The rare few, who, early in life, have rid themselves of the friendship of the many.

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A group from Glasgow sought in 1891 to purchase his portrait of Thomas Carlyle was shocked that Whistler's price was 1000 guineas. A spokesman countered that the portrait was not even life size. Whistler replied, 'But, you know, few men are life size.'

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James McNeill Whistler

James McNeill Whistler
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Born: July 10, 1834
Died: July 17, 1903 (aged 69)
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