Art never comes from happiness.

Chuck Palahniuk
About This Quote

This is a quote from Pablo Picasso. It has been translated several ways, including “Art never comes from happiness.” This means that art does not come from the feelings of happiness that you might feel while creating it. It does not come from your emotions. It comes from your thoughts and experiences. It’s the only way to create art that is truly your own.

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