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Quote by Joni Mitchell
If you can paint with a brush, you can paint with words.
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The quote compares visual art with writing. A brush creates an image on a surface, while words create images and ideas in the reader’s mind. It suggests that clear, vivid language can be as expressive and creative as painting.
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