From New Year's on the outlook brightens; good humor lost in a mood of failure returns. I resolve to stop complaining.
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The key to the mystery of a great artist is that for reasons unknown, he will give away his energies and his life just to make sure that one note follows another... and leaves us with the feeling that something is right in the world.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Great artists sacrifice their personal energies to create harmonious works that evoke feelings of correctness and beauty in the world.
This quote by Leonard Bernstein emphasizes the dedication and selflessness required of a great artist. It suggests that artists pour their energy and life into their creations, often without fully understanding the reasons behind their passion. Their goal is to produce art that resonates deeply with others, inspiring a sense of harmony and rightness in the world.
Themes
ArtArtistCreativitySacrificeHarmony
In practice
Example use cases
This quote could be shared at an art exhibit to express the passion of the artists featured.
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In the olden days, everybody sang. You were expected to sing as well as talk. It was a mark of the cultured man to sing.
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