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“By the time I was 9, I had the conviction that everybody in the world was an artist except plumbers or people who delivered groceries.” quote by Jacques Barzun
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“By the time I was 9, I had the conviction that everybody in the world was an artist except plumbers or people who delivered groceries.”

Jacques Barzun

About This Quote

Source Essay: The Art of Being, 1975

Artistic potential is universal, but society often excludes certain occupations from being seen as creative.

In simple terms: Everyone can be creative.

Key Takeaway

Recognize creativity in all jobs.

Themes

creativity inclusivity social perception

Mood

inspirational thoughtful

Type

philosophical reflective

When to use this quote

  • education
  • career counseling
  • community projects

Key Concepts

humanism cultural value identity

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can we celebrate creativity in everyday work?
  • What biases limit our view of who is an artist?
A Different Perspective

May romanticize art and ignore practical constraints.

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