Art Quote by Scott Adams
“Creativity is allowing yourself to make mistakes. Art is knowing which ones to keep.”
About This Quote
Source Book: How to Fail at Almost Everything and Still Win Big, 2013
Creativity involves trial and error; the artist discerns which errors become valuable.
In simple terms: Mistakes are part of creation; keep the good ones.
Key Takeaway
Learn from errors and retain the useful.
Themes
creativity
mistakes
artistic judgment
learning
Mood
reflective
inspirational
Type
creative
philosophical
When to use this quote
- design process
- writing
- painting
- product development
Key Concepts
innovation
selective retention
growth mindset
Questions to Reflect On
- Which mistakes have shaped your best work?
- How do you decide what to keep?
A Different Perspective
Not all mistakes are useful; over‑editing can stifle originality.
