Art Quote by George R.R. Martin
““It was an art, and like all arts it demanded mastery, discipline, study. Pain. That too.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: A Song of Ice and Fire, 1996
Art requires mastery, discipline, study, and pain; skill demands effort and sacrifice.
In simple terms: Art needs mastery, discipline, pain.
Embrace hard work to master a craft.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- learning a new instrument
- writing
- painting
- sports training
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What pain have you endured for your art?
- How do you balance pain and joy?
Focusing solely on pain can lead to burnout.