Art Quote by William Faulkner
“The quality an artist must have is objectivity in judging his work, plus the honesty and courage not to kid himself about it.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: William Faulkner, mid-20th century
An artist needs objectivity to judge their own work, plus honesty and courage to avoid self-deception.
In simple terms: Be honest about your own work.
Critique yourself without flattery.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- creative revision
- professional development
- self-evaluation
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- Do I avoid seeing my work's flaws?
- How can I be both critical and creative?
Too much objectivity can stifle creative confidence.