Quote by Oscar Wilde

No great artist ever sees things as they really are, if he did he would cease to be an artist.

No great artist ever sees things as they really are, if he d

Summary

This quote by Oscar Wilde suggests that great artists have a unique perspective that allows them to perceive the world differently than others. They do not simply see things as they are, but rather interpret and transform their observations through their creative lens. According to Wilde, if an artist were to see things as they truly are, devoid of their imagination and interpretation, they would no longer possess that artistic quality that sets them apart. The quote emphasizes the inherent ability of artists to present a new and distinct reality through their works of art.

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