Quote by Auguste Rodin

I choose a block of marble and chop off whatever I don't need.

I choose a block of marble and chop off whatever I don't nee

Summary

This quote expresses a minimalist approach to creation or problem-solving. Rather than creating something from scratch, the process involves starting with a raw material (like a block of marble) and removing what is unnecessary or extraneous. It implies a deliberate and focused method of simplification, emphasizing the importance of eliminating non-essential elements in order to highlight and magnify what truly matters. Ultimately, the quote encourages a mindset of efficiently utilizing available resources and refining one's work through the elimination of superfluous details.

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Art

By Auguste Rodin

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