“Art is the only thing that can go on mattering once it has stopped hurting.”
What this quote means
Barbery evokes art's power to transcend suffering. Once the pain has passed, the work remains, carrying meaning and beauty. She suggests that art transforms experience into something universal and enduring. This quote resonates with those who have gone through trials and found in creation or contemplation a reason to continue. It reminds us that art is both a refuge and a legacy.
How to apply it daily
After a difficult period, express your experience through an artistic medium (writing, painting, music). Let this creation exist, even imperfect, as a testament to your resilience.
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