“Art is the only serious thing in the world. And the artist is the only person who is never serious.”
What this quote means
Cros plays with paradoxes to highlight the sacred nature of art. Art is serious because it touches the essential, but the artist refuses to take themselves seriously, for it is this lightness that allows them to create freely. This quote resonates with those who see creation as a quest for truth, but also as play. It reminds us that art is not entertainment but a deep necessity.
How to apply it daily
Engage in a form of art today, whether drawing, writing, or playing, with a playful attitude and no pressure on the outcome.
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