Art Quote by Pablo Picasso
“It's a poor artist who borrows--a good artist steals.”
About This Quote
Source Quote: 1955 Interview, "Art and Originality", 1955
A poor artist copies; a good artist steals ideas.
In simple terms: Great artists transform influences into something new.
Seek inspiration and make it uniquely yours.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- design projects
- musical sampling
- literary pastiche
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What boundaries define theft vs. inspiration?
- How do you credit sources ethically?
Legal issues can arise from uncredited borrowing.