Art Quote by Anonymous
“An author, like any other so-called artist, is a man in whom the normal vanity of all men is so vastly exaggerated that he finds it a sheer impossibility to hold it in. His over-powering impulse is to gyrate before his fellow men, flapping his wings and emitting defiant yells. This being forbidden by the police of all civilized nations, he takes it out by putting his yells on paper. Such is the thing called self-expression.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: The Art of Writing, 19th century, unknown author
The quote sat that artists, especially writers, often have inflated egos that drive them to express themselves loudly because society suppresses direct expression.
In simple terms: Artists overinflate ego and use writing to vent suppressed impulses.
Key Takeaway
Channel ego into constructive creation.
Themes
ego
self‑expression
art
societal constraints
Mood
reflective
critical
Type
observational
analytical
When to use this quote
- publishing
- public speaking
- personal journaling
- performance art
Key Concepts
psychology
creativity
identity
Questions to Reflect On
- Do you feel your ego fuels your work?
- How can you express without arrogance?
A Different Perspective
The claim may overgeneralize artists and ignore humble creators.
