ll est extraordinaire qu'on puisse mettre tant de mystere dans tant d'eclat.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- It is remarkable to combine mystery with great brilliance in art.
- In plain terms
- It's amazing to mix mystery and brightness.
- What can you take from it?
- Mix mystery with brilliance in art.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Where is the mystery in your work?
- Is mystery valuable?
Another view
Brilliance can sometimes overshadow mystery.
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