Art Quote by Ludwig van Beethoven
“What will be the judgment a century hence concerning the lorded works of our favorite composers today? Inasmuch as nearly everything is subject to the changes of time, and - more's the pity- the fashions of time, only that which is good and true will endure like a rock and no wanton hand will ever venture to defile it. Then, let every man do that which is right, strive with all his might towards the goal which can never be obtained, develop to the last breath the gifts with which the gracious Creator has endowed him, and never cease to learn. For life is short, art eternal.”
About This Quote
True art endures beyond trends; strive continuously to develop gifts and pursue the unattainable.
In simple terms: Great art lasts, keep learning and striving.
Key Takeaway
Pursue lifelong growth and create timeless work.
Themes
art
perseverance
legacy
Mood
reflective
hopeful
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- musical composition
- visual arts
- writing
- teaching
- personal development
Key Concepts
timelessness
creative development
Questions to Reflect On
- What does “unattainable goal” mean for you?
- How do you balance ambition with acceptance?
A Different Perspective
Perfection is impossible; never fully attainable.
