Art Quote by Joseph Swetnam
““Be not wise in thine own conceit, in thinking that thou hast learned all the skill which is to be learned already, farre deceived are thou if thou thinks so, for if thou live (til) thou art olde, yet thou mayest learne still. Never leave studying and practicing till you come to the ground and until you have sounded into the depth of your Art.””
About This Quote
Source Treatise: The Schoole of the Nobleman, 1614
One should remain humble and keep learning throughout life, never assuming mastery is complete.
In simple terms: Keep learning, stay humble.
Key Takeaway
Never stop studying.
Themes
humility
lifelong learning
mastery
self-awareness
Mood
reflective
inspirational
Type
advice
philosophical
When to use this quote
- career development
- artistic practice
- academic research
- personal skill building
Key Concepts
growth mindset
continuous improvement
humility
Questions to Reflect On
- What areas of your life could benefit from renewed study?
- How do you balance confidence with humility?
A Different Perspective
Assuming expertise can lead to stagnation if not regularly challenged.
