“The artist must manage to make posterity believe that he never existed”
— Gustave Flaubert
Simplified Meaning:
When someone creates art, their goal should be to make the work stand out so much on its own that people don't think about the person who made it. Imagine you read a really great book and are so absorbed in the story that you forget about the author behind it. The focus is entirely on the book itself, not who wrote it. This often means that the artist needs to put their own ego aside and prioritize the piece they're creating. For example, many famous paintings or songs are known by everyone, but only a few people remember who made them. To apply this idea to everyday life, if you do something kind or create something special, try not to seek attention for yourself. Instead, let your actions or creation speak for themselves and benefit others without needing credit.
