Art quote by Cyril Connolly

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The artist one day falls through a hole in the brambles, and from that moment he is following the dark rapids of an unde
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"The artist one day falls through a hole in the brambles, and from that moment he is following the dark rapids of an underground river which may sometimes flow so near to the surface that the laughing picnic parties are heard above"

- Cyril Connolly

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This quote speaks to the concept of the artist's journey. It recommends that the artist's life is a winding and unforeseeable one, loaded with unforeseen turns and surprises. The artist is compared to someone who falls through a hole in the brambles, and is then taken on a journey down a dark underground river. This journey is full of unknowns and dangers, but likewise has minutes of delight and beauty. The artist is able to experience the charm of the world around them, even when they remain in the depths of the underground river. The quote recommends that the artist has the ability to find happiness and charm in the most unanticipated places, which they have the ability to value the appeal of life even when it is challenging. The quote is a suggestion that the artist's journey is full of surprises which they must welcome the unidentified.
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England Flag This quote is written / told by Cyril Connolly between September 10, 1903 and November 26, 1974. He/she was a famous Journalist from England, the quote is categorized under the topic Art. The author also have 44 other quotes.

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