Art Quote by Gustave Flaubert
““With a little more time, patience, and hard work, and above all with a more sensitive taste for the formal aspects of arts, he would have managed to write mediocre poetry, good enough for a lady’s album – and this is always a gallant thing to do, whatever you may say.””
About This Quote
Source Letter: to a friend, Gustave Flaubert, 1869
Even modest effort and refined taste can produce respectable poetry, a noble act regardless of opinions.
In simple terms: Even modest effort yields respectable poetry.
Key Takeaway
Value effort over perfection.
Themes
art
humility
craftsmanship
Mood
thoughtful
encouraging
Type
literary
motivational
When to use this quote
- Writing workshops
- literary criticism groups
- personal poetry practice
Key Concepts
Aesthetic sensitivity
work ethic
Questions to Reflect On
- What does “good enough” mean to you?
- How do you balance ambition and humility?
A Different Perspective
May settle for mediocrity.
