Art is violent. To be decisive is violent. ... To place a chair at a partial angle on the stage destroys every other possible choice, every other option.
Anne BogartRead
Do not wait for enough time or money to accomplish what you think you have in mind. Work with what you have right now. Work with the people around you right now…. Do not wait for what you assume is the appropriate, stress-free environment in which to generate expression…. Do not wait till you are sure that you know what you are doing…. What you do now, what you make of your present circumstances, will determine the quality and scope of your future endeavors.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Take action with the resources you have instead of waiting for perfect conditions.
This quote emphasizes the importance of working with what you currently have, rather than postponing your ambitions for an ideal situation. It suggests that taking immediate action and using present resources, including the people around you, can shape the future more effectively than waiting for certainty or perfection.
Themes
ActionResourcesPresentFutureMotivation
In practice
Example use cases
In a team meeting to encourage members to begin projects without waiting for more funding.
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