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“Artists often think they are going to die before their time. They seem to possess a heightened sense of the passing of the hours.” quote by Catherine Drinker Bowen
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“Artists often think they are going to die before their time. They seem to possess a heightened sense of the passing of the hours.”

Catherine Drinker Bowen

About This Quote

Source Book: Biography of Artists, Unknown, null

Artists feel an acute awareness of time slipping away, fearing premature death.

In simple terms: Artists fear dying before their time.

Key Takeaway

Cherish moments, create now.

Themes

mortality creativity time anxiety

Mood

reflective melancholic

Type

philosophical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • studio work
  • personal reflection
  • legacy planning

Key Concepts

existential dread artist psyche

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can artists balance urgency with patience?
A Different Perspective

May this fear hinder artistic growth?

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