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
You have to have a high conception, not of what you are doing, but of what you may do one day: without that, there's no point in working.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Aspiring to a greater vision of yourself is essential for meaningful progress.
Edgar Degas emphasizes the importance of having a grand vision for one's potential rather than just focusing on current actions. This perspective serves as a driving force that fuels our efforts and gives purpose to our work, pushing us toward greater achievements rather than settling for mediocrity.
Themes
AspirationPotentialVisionPurposeMotivation
In practice
Example use cases
In a motivational speech to students about setting future goals.
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