Art Quote by Samuel Pepys
“Unlike God the artist does not start with nothing and make something of it. He starts with himself as nothing and makes something of the nothing with the things at hand.”
About This Quote
Source Diary: Samuel Pepys, 1666
The artist begins with a blank self, using available tools to create meaning from emptiness.
In simple terms: Start with nothing, create with what you have.
Key Takeaway
Embrace emptiness as a creative canvas.
Themes
creativity
self‑reflection
artistry
Mood
thoughtful
introspective
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- writing
- visual arts
- design
- problem solving
Key Concepts
existentialism
resourcefulness
Questions to Reflect On
- What does “nothing” feel like to you?
- How can you use current resources creatively?
A Different Perspective
Some may view emptiness as lack, not potential.
