I forget who said it, but there's that saying: 'Films are…
“I forget who said it, but there's that saying: 'Films are never finished, they're abandoned.' There's always something you think you can improve on, but I don't think you should try. George Lucas started doing it, and didn't stop. You can tinker indefinitely, and it doesn't necessarily make it better.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Creative work often stalls when endless tweaking replaces completion; finishing requires letting go of perfectionism.
In simple terms: Perfectionism can prevent finishing a project.
Key Takeaway
Accept imperfection and set a deadline.
Themes
creativity
completion
perfectionism
Mood
frustrated
determined
Type
advice
reflective
When to use this quote
- film editing
- software development
- writing
- design projects
Key Concepts
artistic process
decision fatigue
Questions to Reflect On
- When does polishing become harmful?
- How can you know when a work is “good enough”?
A Different Perspective
Over‑refining may degrade the original vision.