I will admit that I wanted to shout for standing on the…
““I will admit that I wanted to shout for standing on the top of a scaffold in front of a good new wall always goes to my head. It is a sensation something between that of an angel let out of his cage into a new sky and a drunkard turned loose in a royal cellar. And after all, what nobler elevation could you find in this world than the scaffold of a wall painter? No admiral on the bridge of a new battleship designed by the old navy, could feel more pleased with himself than Gulley, on two planks, forty feet above dirt level, with his palette table beside him, his brush in his hand, and the draught blowing up his trousers; cleared for action.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Artistic labor offers profound joy, likened to divine freedom and daring.
In simple terms: Hard work can feel liberating.
Key Takeaway
Find joy in your craft.
Themes
art
labor
freedom
joy
Mood
reflective
enthusiastic
Type
literary
inspirational
When to use this quote
- painting
- construction
- performance arts
Key Concepts
creative fulfillment
risk taking
Questions to Reflect On
- What work makes you feel alive?
- How do you balance risk and reward?
A Different Perspective
Physical danger can outweigh joy.