About success Quote by Irving Berlin
“You can't write a song out of thin air. You have to feel and know what you are writing about. ... Talent is only a starting point. You've got to keep working that talent. Someday I'll reach for it and it won't be there. ... Life is 10 percent what you make it, and 90 percent how you take it. ... The toughest thing about success is that you've got to keep on being a success. ... After you get what you want you don't want it. ... Listen kid, take my advice, never hate a song that has sold half a million copies. ... The song is ended, but as the songwriter wrote, the melody lingers on.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Music industry panel, 2015
Authentic art requires feeling and effort; talent is a start, but perseverance shapes lasting success.
In simple terms: Feel, work, and persist to create lasting art.
Key Takeaway
Combine talent with relentless practice.
Themes
creativity
perseverance
success
Mood
determined
hopeful
Type
inspirational
practical
When to use this quote
- songwriting
- career building
- personal goals
Key Concepts
artistic integrity
growth mindset
Questions to Reflect On
- What drives you to keep improving?
- How do you handle creative blocks?
A Different Perspective
Talent without effort yields fleeting results.
