Accomplished Quote by Thomas Hardy
“My weakness has always been to prefer the large intention of an unskilful artist to the trivial intention of an accomplished one: in other words, I am more interested in the high ideas of a feeble executant than in the high execution of a feeble thinker.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: Tess of the d'Urbervilles, 1891
People often value grand, unrefined ideas over polished execution.
In simple terms: Big ideas beat fine details.
Key Takeaway
Value visionary thinking.
Themes
artistic vision
imperfection
creativity
Mood
thoughtful
analytical
Type
philosophical
literary
When to use this quote
- art criticism
- creative projects
- academic discourse
Key Concepts
aesthetics
philosophy
Questions to Reflect On
- Do you prioritize concept or execution?
- How do you balance imagination and skill?
A Different Perspective
Polished work can still be more impactful than vague ideas.
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