Quote by Paul Ambroise Valery

A work is never completed except by some accident such as weariness, satisfaction, the need to deliver, or death: for, in relation to who or what is making it, it can only be one stage in a series of inner transformations.

A work is never completed except by some accident such as we

Summary

This quote suggests that a work is never truly finished, but rather reaches a point of completion due to external circumstances or internal factors. It highlights that weariness, satisfaction, the need to deliver, or even death can serve as accidental endings for a creative process. Furthermore, it implies that every work is a reflection of the ongoing personal journey of its creator, representing only one step in a continuous cycle of growth and transformation.

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By Paul Ambroise Valery

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