Quote by Leo Tolstoy

Just as a painter needs light in order to put the finishing touches to his picture, so I need an inner light, which I feel I never have enough of in the autumn.

Just as a painter needs light in order to put the finishing

Summary

This quote expresses the need for an inner light or inspiration that fuels creativity and adds depth to one's work. Similar to how a painter requires adequate lighting to bring out the best in their artwork, the speaker highlights the importance of having a sufficient inner light to illuminate their thoughts and ideas during the autumn season. Perhaps the shorter days and darker atmosphere of fall leave the person feeling a lack of inspiration, and they yearn for more internal brightness to bring their creative pursuits to fruition.

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