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Art Quote by Maurice Blanchot

“Every artist is linked to a mistake with which he has a particular intimate relation. There is the mistake of Homer, of Shakespeare — which is perhaps, for both, the fact of not existing. Every art draws its origin from an exceptional fault, every work is the implementation of this original fault…” quote by Maurice Blanchot
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“Every artist is linked to a mistake with which he has a particular intimate relation. There is the mistake of Homer, of Shakespeare — which is perhaps, for both, the fact of not existing. Every art draws its origin from an exceptional fault, every work is the implementation of this original fault, from which come to us a new light and a risky conception of plenitude.”

Maurice Blanchot

About This Quote

Source Essay: The Infinite Conversation, 1975

Art originates from a fundamental flaw that fuels creativity and new insight.

In simple terms: Art springs from a deep flaw.

Key Takeaway

Embrace imperfections to create.

Themes

creativity imperfection artistic process philosophy

Mood

reflective inspirational

Type

philosophical artistic

When to use this quote

  • writing
  • painting
  • music composition
  • innovation

Key Concepts

existentialism aesthetic theory

Questions to Reflect On

  • What flaw fuels your creativity?
  • Can imperfection be celebrated?
A Different Perspective

Focusing on flaws can lead to self‑criticism.

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