Watching the painter painting And all the time, the light is changing And he keeps painting That bit there, it was an accident But he's so pleased It's the best mistake, he could make And it's my favourite piece. It's just great.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker appreciates an accidental mistake in art that turned out beautiful.
- In plain terms
- An accident in painting became the best mistake and my favorite part.
- What can you take from it?
- Mistakes can create the best art.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Is perfection important?
- What is your favorite mistake?
Another view
Not all mistakes lead to good results.
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