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Alive Quote by Frederick Franck

“I know artists whose medium is life itself, and who express the inexpressible without brush, pencil, chisel or guitar. They neither paint nor dance. Their medium is Being. Whatever their hand touches has increased life… They are the artists of being alive.” quote by Frederick Franck
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“I know artists whose medium is life itself, and who express the inexpressible without brush, pencil, chisel or guitar. They neither paint nor dance. Their medium is Being. Whatever their hand touches has increased life… They are the artists of being alive.”

Frederick Franck

About This Quote

Source Essay: The Art of Being, 1971

True artistry can be expressed through existence itself, where living fully becomes the creative act.

In simple terms: Living fully is an artistic expression.

Key Takeaway

Embrace life as your creative canvas.

Themes

art existence creativity mindfulness

Mood

reflective inspired

Type

philosophical poetic

When to use this quote

  • mindfulness practice
  • creative writing
  • performance art
  • daily rituals

Key Concepts

being presence expression

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can you view daily actions as creative?
  • What practices deepen your sense of being?
A Different Perspective

Not everyone perceives life as art; cultural views differ.

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