At moments of great enthusiasm it seems to me that no one in the world has ever made something this beautiful and important.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- At peak moments of excitement, the artist feels their creation is uniquely beautiful and important.
- In plain terms
- Enthusiasm makes work feel uniquely special.
- What can you take from it?
- Trust your excitement about your creations.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- When do you feel most proud?
- How do you measure importance?
Another view
Such feelings can be subjective and fleeting.
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