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.'
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When you are older, you realise that everything else is just nothing compared to painting and drawing.
Interpretation
What this quote means
As one grows older, the importance of creative expression through art becomes clearer.
David Hockney's quote emphasizes the realization that the value of painting and drawing transcends many other pursuits in life as one matures. It highlights the significance of art as a profound means of expression and understanding that can overshadow material and superficial concerns.
Themes
ArtPaintingDrawingExpressionCreativityImportance
In practice
Example use cases
During an art exhibition, one might quote this to emphasize the significance of art in life.
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