Eggs Quote by George Bernard Shaw
“A photographer is like a cod, which produces a million eggs in order that one may reach maturity.”
About This Quote
Source Play: “Pygmalion” (1913) – dialogue excerpt
The metaphor likens a photographer’s prolific output to a cod’s eggs, emphasizing quantity over quality in pursuit of a single successful result.
In simple terms: Photographers produce many shots to get one good one.
Key Takeaway
Take many attempts to achieve success.
Themes
creativity
effort
perseverance
artistic process
Mood
determined
pragmatic
Type
advice
inspirational
When to use this quote
- Photography sessions
- writing drafts
- product development
Key Concepts
Probability
creative practice
risk management
Questions to Reflect On
- How many attempts are needed for mastery?
- When does quantity hinder quality?
A Different Perspective
Focusing on quantity may ignore the value of thoughtful refinement.
