Art Quote by Jiddu Krishnamurti
“It does not in the least concern me whether I shall have at the end of my life thirty people who understand or three hundred. I am like an artist who paints a picture because he must, otherwise he is unhappy - not unhappy, but he must obey that creative impulse.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The First and Last Freedom, Jiddu Krishnamurti, 1954
The speaker values inner creative drive over external validation, insisting that personal fulfillment comes from obeying one's own artistic impulse.
In simple terms: Creative drive matters more than others' opinions.
Follow your inner creative impulse.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- artistic work
- personal projects
- career choices
- overcoming external pressure
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you balance personal drive with societal expectations?
May neglect of external feedback lead to isolation?