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“The quality an artist must have is objectivity in judging his work, plus the honesty and courage not to kid himself about it.” quote by William Faulkner
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“The quality an artist must have is objectivity in judging his work, plus the honesty and courage not to kid himself about it.”

William Faulkner

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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.

Key Takeaway

Critique yourself without flattery.

Themes

art honesty self-criticism craft

Mood

rigorous unsentimental

Type

artistic principle advice

When to use this quote

  • creative revision
  • professional development
  • self-evaluation

Key Concepts

self-awareness objectivity

Questions to Reflect On

  • Do I avoid seeing my work's flaws?
  • How can I be both critical and creative?
A Different Perspective

Too much objectivity can stifle creative confidence.

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