"Eclecticism is the word. Like a jazz musician who creates his own style out of the styles around him, I play by ear"
- Ralph Ellison
About this Quote
Ralph Ellison's quote speaks with the idea of producing something distinct out of the existing styles and affects around us. He likens this procedure to a jazz artist, who takes the various styles of music and combines them to create something new and special. This concept of eclecticism is an effective one, as it encourages us to take the very best of what is around us and produce something brand-new and unique. It is a suggestion that we can take the existing styles and influences and utilize them to develop something that is genuinely our own. By taking the best of what is around us, we can create something that is really special and special. This quote motivates us to be creative and to utilize our own special style to create something that is genuinely our own.
This quote is written / told by Ralph Ellison between March 1, 1914 and April 16, 1994. He/she was a famous Author from USA.
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