Art Quote by Edmund Clarence Stedman
“Progress comes by experiment, and this from ennui that leads to voyages, wars, revolutions, and plainly to change in the arts of expression; that cries out to the imagination, and is the nurse of the invention whereof we term necessity the mother.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: Unspecified, 19th century literature
Experiment fuels progress; boredom sparks imagination, leading to wars, revolutions, artistic change, and invention.
In simple terms: Boredom drives creative breakthroughs.
Key Takeaway
Embrace curiosity and experiment.
Themes
creativity
conflict
innovation
Mood
reflective
inspired
Type
philosophical
motivational
When to use this quote
- personal growth
- historical change
- creative projects
Key Concepts
necessity
imagination
artistic expression
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you channel boredom into productive experiments?
- What risks are worth taking for innovation?
A Different Perspective
Experimentation can be costly and risky.
