I feel I should not be ... so at the mercy of people's…
“I feel I should not be ... so at the mercy of people's regard. And yet - it is the artist's desire for communication too; without the answering voice you get so numb; you lose faith in your powers to communicate.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Artists need communication; without response they feel numb and lose faith in their expressive power.
In simple terms: Artists need feedback to stay confident.
Seek dialogue to sustain creative confidence.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- writing
- visual arts
- performance
- public speaking
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How does feedback shape your art?
- What fuels your creative confidence?
May ignore internal motivation.