Adventure Quote by Arthur Dove
“Theories have been outgrown. The means is disappearing, the reality of the sensation alone remains. It is that in its essence which I wish to put down. It should be a delightful adventure.”
About This Quote
Outgrown theories fade, leaving only pure sensation; the adventure lies in describing that essence.
In simple terms: Focus on raw experience.
Key Takeaway
Capture the essence of sensation.
Themes
creativity
art
philosophy
Mood
reflective
inquisitive
Type
artistic
philosophical
When to use this quote
- painting
- writing
- music
- design
- mindfulness
Key Concepts
aesthetics
phenomenology
expression
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you convey pure feeling?
- What methods preserve the adventure of discovery?
A Different Perspective
Translating sensation into words can be limiting.
![“He who prohibited the making of a graven image would never himself have made an image in the likeness of holy things [i.e., by creating an image of them here on earth]. Nor is there at all any composite thing or creature endowed with sensation [made by God here on earth] like those in heaven. But…” quote by Clement of Alexandria](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/7f0/clement-of-alexandria-12861_composites_he-who-prohibited-the-making-of-a-graven_1254264.jpg)
![“I've used the Phoenix Centrifuge to replicate what the body's going to go through on the flight up. I've also done some gravity tests with ZERO-G [a charter-flight service in Arlington, Va., that uses modified Boeing 727s to simulate weightlessness], which went great.” quote by Richard Branson](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/aa1/richard-branson-256_adventure_i-ve-used-the-phoenix-centrifuge-to-repl_903.jpg)
