Original artwork, not a still
Art and Antiquity, III, 1 ‧ 1821
Many hammer all over the wall and believe that with each blow they hit the nail on the head.
Behind the line
What it means
Our interpretation.
Goethe pokes fun at people who swing wildly and assume every blow is accurate. Hammering all over the wall is a lot of effort with little precision. Being busy and being right aren't the same thing, and confidence can hide missed marks.
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