Quote by Viggo Mortensen

You don't have to make something that people call art. Living is an artistic activity, there is an art to getting through the day.

You don't have to make something that people call art. Livin

Summary

This quote suggests that art is not confined to traditional forms like painting or sculpture, but rather extends to the act of daily living itself. It emphasizes that life itself is an artistic activity, and every individual has the capacity to engage in it creatively. It encourages us to approach our daily activities with intention, mindfulness, and a sense of aesthetics, recognizing that there is an art to navigating through each day. The quote invites us to redefine the notion of art and appreciate the inherent beauty and creative potential present in ordinary moments of existence.

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By Viggo Mortensen

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