In a successful painting everything is integral - all the parts belong to the whole. If you remove an aspect or element you are removing its wholeness.
Richard DiebenkornRead
Authors are far closer to the truths enfolded in mystery than ordinary people, because of that very audacity of imagination which irritates their plodding critics. As only those who dare to make mistakes succeed greatly, only those who shake free the wings of their imagination brush, once in a way, the secrets of the great pale world. If such writers go wrong, it is not for the mere brains to tell them so
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote highlights the value of imagination and the courage to take risks in creative endeavors, suggesting that true artists understand deeper truths than others.
Gertrude Atherton's quote emphasizes the idea that authors and creators possess a unique insight into the mysteries of life due to their bold imagination. While critics may view their imaginative pursuits as reckless or ungrounded, it is precisely this audacity that allows them to explore profound truths that ordinary people may overlook. The quote also suggests that making mistakes is an integral part of the creative process, and that the exploration of imagination is a pathway to uncovering deeper meanings and insights in the world.
Themes
ImaginationCreativityTruthCourageRiskAuthors
In practice
Example use cases
During a speech at a creative writing workshop, this quote could be used to encourage aspiring writers to embrace their imagination.
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