Artistic Quote by Haruki Murakami
“You have to be practical. So every time I say, if you want to write a novel you have to be practical, people get bored. They are disappointed. They are expecting a more dynamic, creative, artistic thing to say. What I want to say is: you have to be practical.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Radio Interview, 2015
Practicality often outweighs artistic flair in expectations, leading to disappointment when novelty is lacking.
In simple terms: Being practical beats lofty expectations.
Key Takeaway
Prioritize usefulness over flash.
Themes
practicality
expectations
creativity
Mood
reflective
critical
Type
advice
philosophical
When to use this quote
- writing workshops
- creative projects
- client pitches
- teaching
- marketing
Key Concepts
artistic expression
audience reception
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you balance practicality with creativity?
- When does practicality become a barrier?
A Different Perspective
Practicality may stifle innovation if overemphasized.
![“I really want to write a novel. A few years ago I went so far as to do the cliché thing and rent this house in upstate [New York]. I still have the story, but I got 15,000, 20,000 words in and it was like, This is falling apart. I can't figure out.” quote by Craig Finn](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/fe2/craig-finn-8385_books_i-really-want-to-write-a-novel-a-few-yea_732977.jpg)
