The glory of being an artist, he realized, was that reality should inform but not constrain
The glory of being an artist, he realized, was that reality should inform but not constrain

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Other Creativity :
- Art is the overflow of emotion into action.
- Solve the problem or leave the problem. But, do not live with the problem.
- People who create beauty with the pieces of their broken heart are indestructible.
- Pain fuels artistry and creativity. Harness your suffering and become a master of your art.
- Dissatisfaction with status quo is the psychology behind creative disruptions.
- 4 ways to solve daily problems: Eliminate, Simplify, Automate, Delegate.
- Digital is the age of innovation because creativity is about connecting the dots in the wider scope.
- It is better to solve one problem five different ways, than to solve five problems one way.
- To require perfection is to invite paralysis.
- If your glass seems half empty, use a smaller glass.
- I would rather be an artist than a leader. Ironically, a leader has to follow the rules.
- Boredom is a great catalyst.
- Creativity arises from our ability to see things from many different angles.
- In some way, every creative action disturbs the universe.
- Imagination is more important than knowledge. Knowledge is limited, imagination has no borders.
- Tackle the root cause, not the effect.
- I spoke fire, laughed smoke, and madness spilled forth from my inspiration.
- Creative isn’t the way I Like to think, it is the way I like to live.
- When I create a masterpiece I feel alive! When my creation is revered I feel immortal.
- Solitude gives us time to master our creative instincts.