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“The artist... may suppose that ideas are his chief currency; but unless he is also attuned to feelings, in life and in art, he will not move his fellow human beings.” quote by Eric Maisel
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“The artist... may suppose that ideas are his chief currency; but unless he is also attuned to feelings, in life and in art, he will not move his fellow human beings.”

Eric Maisel

About This Quote

Source Book: “The Artist’s Journey”, 2015

An artist must balance intellectual ideas with emotional resonance; otherwise, art fails to connect with people.

In simple terms: Artists need both ideas and feeling to move others.

Key Takeaway

Cultivate empathy alongside creativity.

Themes

art creativity emotion

Mood

reflective inspirational

Type

creative philosophical

When to use this quote

  • painting
  • writing
  • performance
  • teaching
  • public speaking

Key Concepts

aesthetic theory emotional intelligence communication

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you integrate feeling into your creative process?
  • What emotions do you want your audience to experience?
A Different Perspective

Focusing solely on ideas can make work feel detached and inaccessible.

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