Art Quote by E.M. Forster
““He never retorted that the artist is not a bricklayer at all, but a horseman whose business it is to catch Pegasus at once, not to practise for him by mounting tamer colts. This is hard, hot and generally ungraceful work, but it is not drudgery. For drudgery is not art, and cannot lead to it.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: “A Passage to India”, 1924, Fiction
Art is a daring, immediate pursuit of the sublime, not a gradual, safe practice; true art requires risk and boldness.
In simple terms: Art demands daring and immediacy, not safe practice.
Key Takeaway
Embrace bold, risky creativity.
Themes
art
risk
creativity
Mood
inspired
challenging
intense
Type
philosophical
motivational
When to use this quote
- painting
- writing
- performance
- innovation
Key Concepts
sublime pursuit
immediacy
craftsmanship
Questions to Reflect On
- What risks have you taken in your creative work?
- How do you balance daring with skill?
A Different Perspective
May lead to failure or burnout without discipline.
