Be good Quote by Dmitri Shostakovich
“The real geniuses know where their writing has to be good and where they can get away with some mediocrity.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Music Composition, 1972
Great composers focus excellence where it matters, allowing mediocrity elsewhere.
In simple terms: Prioritize excellence, accept mediocrity.
Key Takeaway
Identify core strengths and allocate effort accordingly.
Themes
creativity
craftsmanship
prioritization
Mood
analytical
practical
Type
advice
philosophical
When to use this quote
- music production
- writing drafts
- design projects
Key Concepts
excellence
mediocrity
strategic focus
Questions to Reflect On
- Which parts of your work deserve perfection?
- When is “good enough” acceptable?
A Different Perspective
May lead to uneven quality.
