Might Quote by Gustav Holst
“There is no room in music for the second-rate - it might just as well be the nineteenth-rate.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Quote from Gustav Holst, date unknown
Excellence demands highest quality; mediocrity is unacceptable in art
In simple terms: Only top quality belongs in music
Key Takeaway
Strive for excellence in creation
Themes
art
excellence
standards
Mood
determined
critical
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- musical composition
- performance
- education
- critical review
Key Concepts
Aesthetic standards
creative integrity
Questions to Reflect On
- What defines "second-rate" in your field?
- How can you maintain high standards?
A Different Perspective
Mediocre work dilutes artistic value
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