Art Quote by Sherwood Anderson
““There was nothing particularly striking about them except that they were artists of the kind that talk. Everyone knows of the talking artists. Throughout all of the known history of the world they have gathered in rooms and talked. They talk of art and are passionately, almost feverishly, in earnest about it. They think it matters much more than it does.””
About This Quote
Source Short story: "The Man Who Was Almost a Man", 1915
The passage satirizes artists who talk endlessly about art, implying their self‑importance exceeds the actual value of their work.
In simple terms: Artists often overstate their importance.
Key Takeaway
Beware of empty rhetoric.
Themes
art
egocentrism
communication
self‑importance
Mood
skeptical
analytical
Type
critical
satirical
When to use this quote
- gallery openings
- art critiques
- creative meetings
- public speaking
Key Concepts
aesthetic theory
social dynamics
ego
authentic expression
Questions to Reflect On
- Do you value talk over creation?
- How can you discern genuine artistic insight?
A Different Perspective
Not all artists are superficial; some genuinely contribute.
