Quote by Ben Okri

The higher the artist, the fewer the gestures. The fewer the tools, the greater the imagination. The greater the will, the greater the secret failure.

The higher the artist, the fewer the gestures. The fewer the

Summary

This quote suggests that highly skilled artists require fewer gestures and tools to express their creativity. It implies that a greater imagination is necessary to create meaningful art with limited resources. It also acknowledges that possessing a strong will to pursue artistic endeavors may be accompanied by a greater fear of failure, which perhaps serves as a hidden obstacle that artists must overcome.

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By Ben Okri

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