Children Quote by Andre Breton
“I maintain that anyone who still refuses to see, for instance, a horse galloping on a tomato, must be an idiot. A tomato is also a child's balloon - Surrealism, again, having suppressed the word "like."”
About This Quote
Source Essay: "Surrealism and the Unconscious", 1925
He argues that absurd imagery reveals ignorance, using surrealist absurdities to critique shallow perception.
In simple terms: Seeing absurdity shows foolishness.
Key Takeaway
Question absurd assumptions.
Themes
surrealism
critical thinking
perception
Mood
thought‑provoking
critical
Type
philosophical
literary
When to use this quote
- art critique
- education
- creative brainstorming
- media analysis
Key Concepts
absurdity
artistic critique
Questions to Reflect On
- How does absurd imagery challenge norms?
- When does absurdity become counterproductive?
A Different Perspective
Surrealist extremes may alienate rather than enlighten.
