Quote by Ralph Waldo Emerson

Art is a jealous mistress, and, if a man have a genius for painting, poetry, music, architecture, or philosophy, he makes a bad husband, and an ill provider, and should be wise in season, and not fetter himself with duties which will embitter his day

Art is a jealous mistress, and, if a man have a genius for p

Summary

This quote suggests that pursuing artistic talents can be all-consuming. If someone is gifted in areas such as painting, poetry, music, architecture, or philosophy, they may struggle to balance their creative pursuits with other responsibilities. The quote advises individuals to be prudent and to avoid taking on duties that would only detract from their artistic passions and ultimately make their lives less fulfilling. It implies that those with artistic genius may not excel as husbands or providers if they are burdened with tasks that detract from their creative pursuits.

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By Ralph Waldo Emerson

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