Children Quote by Edwin Land
“We have to keep in practice like musicians. Besides, there are still potentialities to be realized in color film. To us, it's just like bringing up a child. You don't stop after you've had it.”
About This Quote
Compares artistic innovation to caregiving, emphasizing continual effort and the unfinished nature of creative work.
In simple terms: Creative work requires ongoing nurturing, like raising a child.
Innovation is a lifelong, evolving practice.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- developing new film techniques
- sustaining long‑term research projects
- educating emerging artists
Key Concepts
Practical Applications
- grant proposals for experimental media
- curriculum design for creative labs
Questions to Reflect On
- When does a project become complete?
- How do we balance iteration with finality?
Some breakthroughs may be finite; not all ideas need perpetual refinement.