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Artist Quote by William Hazlitt

“You are never tired of painting, because you have to set down not what you know already, but what you have just discovered.” quote by William Hazlitt
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“You are never tired of painting, because you have to set down not what you know already, but what you have just discovered.”

William Hazlitt

About This Quote

Source Essay: "On Painting", 1825

Creating art requires expressing new discoveries, not just repeating known techniques.

In simple terms: Art must reflect fresh insights, not old skills.

Key Takeaway

Embrace and and share it.

Themes

creativity growth discovery

Mood

reflective encouraging

Type

inspirational creative

When to use this quote

  • painting
  • writing
  • design
  • teaching

Key Concepts

artistic expression innovation learning

Questions to Reflect On

  • What recent discovery could you express?
  • How do you overcome fear of the unknown?
A Different Perspective

New ideas may be uncomfortable to reveal.

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