"Once we start collecting, the more you have, the more it gets valuable and that will stop us from responding to the present and taking on new ideas what the artists are doing now"

This quote by David Elliott speaks to the concept of gathering and how it can be destructive to our ability to stay in the present and be open to originalities. He suggests that when we begin gathering, the more we have, the more valuable it ends up being, and this can lead us to end up being focused on our collection and not be open to originalities. This can be seen in the art world, where collectors might end up being so concentrated on their collection that they are not able to appreciate the originalities and art that is being created in the present. Elliott's quote works as a tip to remain in the present and be open to new ideas, instead of becoming too focused on our collections.