Art Quote by William Hazlitt
“There is nothing so remote from vanity as true genius. It is almost as natural for those who are endowed with the highest powers of the human mind to produce the miracles of art, as for other men to breathe or move. Correggio, who is said to have produced some of his divinest works almost without having seen a picture, probably did not know that he had done anything extraordinary.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: "On the Genius of Correggio", 1820
True genius works without vanity, producing art as naturally as breathing.
In simple terms: Genius creates effortlessly.
Key Takeaway
Recognize humility in talent.
Themes
humility
genius
art
vanity
Mood
reflective
thoughtful
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- art criticism
- personal development
- education
- self‑assessment
Key Concepts
creative instinct
natural talent
Questions to Reflect On
- How does humility affect creative work?
- Can talent be fully appreciated without acknowledgment?
A Different Perspective
Genius may be misunderstood or unrecognized.
