Art Quote by Gerhard Richter
“Above all, it's never blind chance: it's a chance that is always planned, but also always surprising. And I need it in order to carry on, in order to eradicate my mistakes, to destroy what I've worked out wrong, to introduce something different and disruptive. I'm often astonished to find how much better chance is than I am.”
About This Quote
Chance is not random; it is a planned yet surprising element that drives growth and correction of errors.
In simple terms: Planned surprise fuels improvement and change.
Embrace planned uncertainty.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- career development
- artistic creation
- problem solving
- innovation
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you balance planning with openness to surprise?
- What role does chance play in your personal growth?
Over‑reliance on chance can lead to instability.