Famous quote by Henri Matisse

Mobile Desktop
In the beginning you must subject yourself to the influence of nature. You must be able to walk firmly on the ground bef
Like

"In the beginning you must subject yourself to the influence of nature. You must be able to walk firmly on the ground before you start walking on a tightrope"

- Henri Matisse

About this Quote

This quote by Henri Matisse is a reminder to take things one step at a time. It is important to very first establish a strong structure prior to trying something more difficult. Matisse is suggesting that we should begin by getting to know and understand the basics of something prior to trying something more complex. He is motivating us to take the time to discover and comprehend the fundamentals of a subject prior to trying something more difficult. By doing this, we can make sure that we have a strong structure to build upon. Matisse is also reminding us to take the time to value and learn from nature. Nature can supply us with important lessons and insights that can help us in our journey. By putting in the time to observe and learn from nature, we can get a much better understanding of the world around us. Matisse's quote is a pointer to take things one step at a time and to value the beauty of nature.

About the Author

Henri Matisse This quote is written / told by Henri Matisse between December 31, 1869 and November 3, 1954. He was a famous Artist from France. The author also have 31 other quotes.

Go to author profile

Similar Quotes

Small: The art of medicine consists in amusing the patient while nature cures the disease - Voltaire
Voltaire
"The art of medicine consists in amusing the patient while nature cures the disease"
Voltaire, Writer
Small: Where is human nature so weak as in the bookstore? - Henry Ward Beecher
Henry Ward Beecher
"Where is human nature so weak as in the bookstore?"
Henry Ward Beecher, Clergyman
Small: He loves nature in spite of what it did to him - Forrest Tucker
"He loves nature in spite of what it did to him"
Forrest Tucker, Actor
Small: Nature and wisdom never are at strife - Plutarch
Plutarch
"Nature and wisdom never are at strife"
Plutarch, Philosopher
Small: We cannot command Nature except by obeying her - Francis Bacon
Francis Bacon
"We cannot command Nature except by obeying her"
Francis Bacon, Philosopher
Small: The sound of the human voice is the best of nature but only if it comes out from the feelings - Giovanni Moras
Giovanni Morassutti
"The sound of the human voice is the best of nature but only if it comes out from the feelings"
Giovanni Morassutti, Actor
Small: There are more men ennobled by study than by nature - Cicero
Cicero
"There are more men ennobled by study than by nature"
Cicero, Philosopher
Small: Art is not merely an imitation of the reality of nature, but in truth a metaphysical supplement to the reality
Friedrich Nietzsche
"Art is not merely an imitation of the reality of nature, but in truth a metaphysical supplement to the reality of nature, placed alongside thereof for its conquest"
Friedrich Nietzsche, Philosopher
Small: He is richest who is content with the least, for content is the wealth of nature - Socrates
Socrates
"He is richest who is content with the least, for content is the wealth of nature"
Socrates, Philosopher
Small: Though nature be ever so generous, yet can she not make a hero alone. Fortune must contribute her part too and
Francois de La Rochefoucauld
"Though nature be ever so generous, yet can she not make a hero alone. Fortune must contribute her part too; and till both concur, the work cannot be perfected"
Francois de La Rochefoucauld, Writer