Art Quote by Eudora Welty
“I believe in it, and I trust it too and treasure it above everything, the personal, the personal, the personal! I put my faith in it not only as the source, the ground of meaning in art, in life, but as the meaning itself.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: “The Meaning of Art,” 1945
Trusting personal faith as the ultimate source and meaning of art and life.
In simple terms: Personal faith is the core meaning of art.
Key Takeaway
Place personal belief at the heart of creation.
Themes
faith
art
meaning
Mood
reflective
introspective
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- painting
- writing
- life decisions
- spiritual practice
Key Concepts
existentialism
subjectivity
Questions to Reflect On
- What does “the personal” mean to you?
- How does faith shape your artistic choices?
A Different Perspective
Overemphasis on personal belief may limit openness to other perspectives.
