Famous quote by Henry James

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We work n the dark - we do what we can - we give what we have. Our doubt is our passion and our passion is our task. The
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"We work n the dark - we do what we can - we give what we have. Our doubt is our passion and our passion is our task. The rest is the madness of art"

- Henry James

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This quote by Henry James talks to the commitment and hard work that is required to create art. It stresses the importance of enthusiasm and devotion in the innovative procedure. The quote suggests that the artist needs to operate in the dark, doing whatever they can with whatever they have. Doubt is seen as a required part of the imaginative process, as it is the enthusiasm that drives the artist to complete their job. The quote also acknowledges that the creative procedure can be a little a madness, as it is often unpredictable and disorderly. Eventually, this quote talks to the value of passion and devotion in the innovative procedure, and the madness that features it.

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Henry James This quote is written / told by Henry James between April 15, 1843 and February 28, 1916. He was a famous Writer from USA. The author also have 38 other quotes.

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