Answers Quote by Marc Chagall
“My works are dear to me, each in its own way, I shall have to answer for them on the Day off Judgement. God alone knows whether I shall ever see them again. Quite apart from the money which I was going to receive for their sale there (exhibition in Gallery Der Sturm, Berlin June-July, 1914) and it is no small sum.”
About This Quote
The artist feels a deep personal responsibility for each work, fearing divine judgment and uncertain afterlife, beyond monetary concerns.
In simple terms: Art as moral accountability.
Key Takeaway
Art transcends profit.
Themes
responsibility
mortality
spirituality
artistic integrity
legacy
Mood
contemplative
solemn
reflective
Type
philosophical
personal
When to use this quote
- preparing for exhibition
- reflecting on artistic purpose
- contemplating legacy
Key Concepts
accountability
afterlife
value of art
Practical Applications
- ethical art criticism
- artist self‑assessment
Questions to Reflect On
- What does it mean to be answer for one's creations?
- How does spiritual belief shape artistic values?
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