Criticism demands infinitely more culture than artistic creation.

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When Leonard Bernstein said, “Criticism demands infinitely more culture than artistic creation,” he was pointing out that art is something that can be created in a short period of time. Art can be created quickly and with little effort. However, when it comes to criticizing something, many people will need time to do so. When someone has criticized something in the past, they will often find it difficult to criticize the same thing again in the future.

That’s because their previous criticism has become part of their culture. Art, however, can be created in one piece and does not require much vetting for authenticity.

Source: How To Talk About Books You Havent Read

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