Bread and butter Quote by Josephine Tey
““Ruth puts in all the tiddley bits and the expression and doesn’t mind how many wrong notes she strikes, but with Jane it is accuracy or nothing. I don’t know which Chopin would have hated more,” Eleanor said, folding bread and butter into a thickness that would match her appetite.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Daughter of Time, 1937
Eleanor values expressive, imperfect performance over strict accuracy, contrasting with Jane’s perfectionism.
In simple terms: Expression beats perfection.
Key Takeaway
Embrace imperfections for authenticity.
Themes
art
perfection
expression
Mood
reflective
inspired
Type
literary
artistic
When to use this quote
- music practice
- teaching
- artistic critique
Key Concepts
Performance theory
creative freedom
Questions to Reflect On
- What does perfection cost?
- How can you balance accuracy and expression?
A Different Perspective
Perfectionism can stifle creativity.
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