When you stop doing something, it doesn't mean you are rejecting the previous work. That's the mistake; it's not rejecting it, it's saying, 'I have exploited it enough now and I wish to take a look at another corner.'
David HockneyRead
I can get excitement watching rain on a puddle. And then I paint it. Now, I admit, there are not too many people who would find that exciting. But I would. And I want life thrilling and rich. And it is. I make sure it is.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote expresses the joy of finding excitement in simple experiences and the importance of actively creating a rich life.
David Hockney emphasizes the beauty of appreciating ordinary moments, like watching rain on a puddle. He suggests that one can derive profound excitement from life by engaging with it creatively and openly, transforming the mundane into something thrilling through art and personal perspective.
Themes
ExcitementArtAppreciationLifeCreativityThrill
In practice
Example use cases
In a creative writing workshop, to inspire students to find beauty in everyday moments.
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