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I think that in my plays you can come in for 20 minutes…

“I think that in my plays you can come in for 20 minutes and get something out of it. I'd like to do a play that would run for days. I don't think time is that important. Nature doesn't hurry the sky, the changing clouds and sunsets.” quote by Robert Wilson
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“I think that in my plays you can come in for 20 minutes and get something out of it. I'd like to do a play that would run for days. I don't think time is that important. Nature doesn't hurry the sky, the changing clouds and sunsets.”

Robert Wilson

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Art can be timeless; the audience’s experience isn’t bound by strict duration.

In simple terms: Art transcends time constraints.

Key Takeaway

Create works that endure beyond scheduled length.

Themes

art time experience

Mood

contemplative inspired

Type

theatrical philosophical

When to use this quote

  • theatre production
  • long‑form installations
  • educational workshops
  • public performances

Key Concepts

philosophy of art temporal perception

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does time affect emotional impact?
  • Can longer works sustain engagement?
A Different Perspective

Audiences may struggle with unconventional formats.

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