Quote by Rebecca West
There is no logical reason why the camel of great art should pass through the needle of mob intelligence.
Summary
This quote suggests that the brilliance and complexity of great art cannot be fully appreciated or understood by the collective opinions of the masses. It implies that true artistic value transcends popular consensus and that the judgement of the majority may be insufficient to discern or appreciate the depth and significance of exceptional artistic creations. The metaphor of a camel passing through the eye of a needle emphasizes the seemingly impossible feat of reconciling the vastness of art with the limited perspectives of the general public.
Topics
Intelligence
By Rebecca West