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In this case, it might be a good thing to look more carefully at the langgaue in the quote: Schneider specifically mentions the personal feelings of the artist and the actions taken based on those feelings   not the feelings, actions or attitudes of his audience   who are arguably the only ones with the power to label him a master.Ever hear the criticism that someone  started believing their own press?' I think he is exploring this concept with the question. As an audience, we generally view work that has been labeled as that of a master very differently   whether rightly or wrongly is a matter of debate for another day, but it is generally accompanied by the thought that this is the pinnacle of what can be accomplished.It seems this artist is arguing that to stop thinking as a student is to lose not only personal professional perspective, but you risk losing artistic perspective   falling back on  what works' instead of exploring the intricacies of what you think you already know and following fresh observations. I agree with that assessment, if it really is what was meant. (how can we know for sure, unless we asked? :^D)I believe this attitude is the difference between a pupil and a student, between a life-long learner and one who rests on their laurels.