Drawing is the artist's most direct and spontaneous expression, a species of writing: it reveals, better than does painting, his true personality.
Edgar DegasRead
What a delightful thing is the conversation of specialists! One understands absolutely nothing and it's charming.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote humorously highlights the joy found in conversations that are deeply specialized and often incomprehensible to outsiders.
Edgar Degas reflects on the amusing nature of specialized conversations, suggesting that while the content may be elusive and difficult to understand for most, there is a certain charm in the enthusiasm and depth of knowledge that specialists display. This highlights how sometimes the experience of communication itself can be more delightful than the actual information exchanged.
Themes
ConversationSpecialistsCharmKnowledgeDelight
In practice
Example use cases
During a panel discussion, one might quote Degas to emphasize the entertaining aspects of expert debates.
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