Artist Quote by Timothy Dwight V
“The darling schemes and fondest hopes of man are frequently frustrated by time. While sagacity contrives, patience matures, and labor industriously executes, disappointment laughs at the curious fabric, formed by so many efforts, and gay with so many brilliant colors, and, while the artists imagine the work arrived at the moment of completion, brushes away the beautiful web, and leaves nothing behind.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The History of the United States, Vol. 1, 1842
Time often thwarts our best plans; wisdom and effort may build something beautiful, but it can be undone or forgotten by circumstances beyond control.
In simple terms: Time can ruin even careful work.
Key Takeaway
Accept impermanence and focus on process.
Themes
impermanence
effort
wisdom
disappointment
Mood
reflective
melancholic
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- art projects
- long‑term research
- personal goals
- team collaborations
Key Concepts
philosophy
human experience
creative process
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you find value when results vanish?
- What practices sustain you despite fleeting success?
A Different Perspective
Even with patience, outcomes may still be lost or altered.
