Art Quote by Edmund Waller
“If its length be not considered a merit, it hath no other.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: To His Mistress, Edmund Waller, 1621
He suggests that without merit, length alone is meaningless, implying quality outweighs quantity.
In simple terms: Length matters only if it has merit.
Key Takeaway
Value substance over size.
Themes
merit
quality
brevity
Mood
contemplative
neutral
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- writing
- design
- communication
Key Concepts
aesthetics
literary criticism
value judgment
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you ensure quality in your work?
- What defines merit for you?
A Different Perspective
Long works can be empty without depth.
