A work of art doesn't have to be explained. If you do not have any feeling about this, I cannot explain it to you. If this doesn't touch you, I have failed.
Louise BourgeoisRead
It is not so much where my motivation comes from but rather how it manages to survive.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote emphasizes the importance of sustaining motivation over its origins.
Louise Bourgeois reflects on the nature of motivation, suggesting that the key factor lies not in the source of one's inspiration, but in the ability to maintain that drive over time. This speaks to the resilience needed in pursuing goals and the understanding that motivation can be cultivated and preserved despite external circumstances.
Themes
MotivationResilienceInspirationDrivePersistence
In practice
Example use cases
In a motivational speech to a group of young entrepreneurs.
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