Able Quote by Ernest Hemingway
“The great artist when he comes, uses everything that has been discovered or known about his art up to that point, being able to accept or reject in a time so short it seems that the knowledge was born with him, rather than that he takes instantly what it takes the ordinary man a lifetime to know, and then the great artist goes beyond what has been done or known and makes something of his own.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: "The Art of Writing", 1934
Great artists assimilate existing knowledge instantly, then create beyond it.
In simple terms: Artists absorb and surpass prior art quickly.
Key Takeaway
Study broadly, then innovate uniquely.
Themes
art
innovation
mastery
Mood
inspired
determined
Type
philosophical
motivational
When to use this quote
- art education
- creative workshops
- personal practice
Key Concepts
creative process
knowledge integration
originality
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you accelerate learning in your field?
- What limits your creative breakthroughs?
A Different Perspective
Not all artists can achieve such rapid synthesis.
