Art Quote by Andre Gide
“The scholar seeks truth, the artist finds.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Immoralist by André Gide, 1902
The scholar pursues objective facts, while the artist discovers personal meaning and beauty.
In simple terms: Scholars chase facts; artists chase meaning.
Balance analysis with creativity.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- academic research
- artistic creation
- personal reflection
- education
- design
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you integrate factual rigor with artistic intuition?
- What value does each perspective bring?
Pure logic may miss emotional depth.