Respect movements, flee schools.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Respect dynamic movements but avoid rigid schools or movements.
- In plain terms
- Follow energy and change not fixed groups.
- What can you take from it?
- Stay adaptable and avoid committing to rigid artistic groups.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How much should you belong to a movement?
- Do you prefer stability or change?
Another view
Avoiding all schools may prevent you from benefiting from structured learning.
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