Quote by Frederic Chopin

Simplicity is the final achievement. After one has played a vast quantity of notes and more notes, it is simplicity that emerges as the crowning reward of art.

Simplicity is the final achievement. After one has played a

Summary

This quote suggests that true mastery and artistry lie in the ability to simplify complex ideas. It implies that an artist must go through a process of experimentation and exploration, playing numerous notes or creating intricate works, before discovering the beauty and power of simplicity. This simplicity is seen as the ultimate achievement, the culmination of all artistic endeavors. It implies that simplicity possesses a unique elegance and transformative quality that holds great value in the realm of art.

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By Frederic Chopin

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