“It took me four years to paint like Raphael, but a lifetime to paint like a child. ”
— Pablo Picasso
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Simplified Meaning:
Raphael was an artist known for his amazing skills, and it took a few years of practice and learning to reach his level of talent. However, painting like a child is much harder because it means being free, creative, and not worrying about rules or what others think. For example, think about how children draw—without worrying if it’s perfect, they just express whatever comes to mind. As adults, we often lose this natural creativity because we try too hard to be perfect or follow rules. This quote encourages us to find that childlike freedom in our work and life—being creative, not overthinking, and enjoying the process. So instead of always trying to be perfect, we should sometimes let our true, carefree selves shine through.
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