Art Quote by Derek R. Audette
“No matter how much utter disdain I have for the work of a particular artist, I would still rather that he had created those works than hadn't”
About This Quote
Even if they dislike an artist’s work, the speaker prefers the artist to have created something rather than nothing, valuing creation over absence.
In simple terms: Creation is preferable to nothing, even if you dislike the result.
Key Takeaway
Appreciate the act of creation itself.
Themes
art
creation
disdain
value
Mood
thoughtful
analytical
Type
philosophical
critical
When to use this quote
- art criticism
- cultural discourse
- personal taste
Key Concepts
aesthetic judgment
creative necessity
Questions to Reflect On
- Why value creation over personal taste?
- Can you separate the work from the creator?
A Different Perspective
Disdain may blind appreciation of artistic intent.
![“You [demagogues] are like the fishers for eels; in still waters they catch nothing, but if they thoroughly stir up the slime, their fishing is good; in the same way it's only in troublous times that you line your pockets.” quote by Aristophanes](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/4f7/aristophanes-3340_demagoguery_you-demagogues-are-like-the-fishers-for_87488.jpg)
