Because of their courage, their lack of fear, they (creative people) are willing to make silly mistakes. The truly creative person is one who can think crazy; such a person knows full well that many of his great ideas will prove to be worthless. The creative person is flexible -- he is able to change as the situation changes, to break habits, to face indecision and changes in conditions without undue stress. He is not threatened by the unexpected as rigid, inflexible people are.
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The thing that makes a creative person is to be creative and that is all there is to it.
The thing that makes a creative person is to be creative and that is all there is to it.
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The merit of originality is not novelty; it is sincerity.
The merit of originality is not novelty; it is sincerity.
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The world embarrasses me, and I cannot dream That this watch exists and has no watchmaker.
Man was made at the end of the week's work when God was tired.
Man was made at the end of the week's work when God was tired.
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Enthusiasm is excitement with inspiration, motivation, and a pinch of creativity.
Innovation distinguishes between a leader and a follower.
Innovation distinguishes between a leader and a follower.
Whatever creativity is, it is in part a solution to a problem.
Whatever creativity is, it is in part a solution to a problem.
