Feels right Quote by Cole Swensen
“At the end of any of my project I miss the material. I pick subjects I love and then get very engaged with them, so stopping that engagement often feels odd and arbitrary, but there's a moment when I don't want to change anything else and when the shape and length feels right. At that point, continuing would be destructive.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Poets on Process, 2019
Continuing a project past its natural conclusion can become detrimental; knowing when to stop preserves integrity.
In simple terms: Stopping at the right time protects quality.
Key Takeaway
Recognize natural endings.
Themes
creative process
artistic integrity
completion
self‑awareness
balance
decision making
Mood
contemplative
analytical
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- Project completion
- exhibition planning
- publishing cycles
Key Concepts
writing
painting
music composition
Questions to Reflect On
- When do you feel a work is complete?
- How do you decide to end a project?
A Different Perspective
Fear of incompleteness may cause premature endings.
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