Great Quotes about Creativity

We envision a world in which all young people lead creative, purposeful lives.

Looking for a little inspiration for your creativity? Take a look at the words of some wise people who’ve managed to phrase it beautifully.

Do you have any favorite quotes about creativity to share with us? You can tweet to us, drop us a post on Facebook or leave a comment here.

 

 Partners for Youth Empowerment Favorites:

“Creativity takes courage” Henri Matisse

“Have no fear of perfection, you’ll never reach it” Salvador Dali

“If you hear a voice within you say, ‘You cannot paint,’ then by all means paint, and that voice will be silenced” Vincent Van Gogh

“Think left and think right and think low and think high. Oh, the thinks you can think up if only you try” Dr. Seuss

“Life beats down and crushes the soul and art reminds you that you have one.” Stella Adler

“Curiosity about life in all of its aspects, I think, is still the secret of great creative people” Leo Burnett

“The secret to creativity is knowing how to hide your sources.” Albert Einstein

“Creativity makes a leap, then looks to see where it is.” Mason Cooley

 

Suggestions from our Twitter network:

@ellietrees “Every child is an artist. The problem is how to remain an artist once we grow up.” Picasso

@BooBods “Creativity is contagious, pass it on” Albert Einstein

@hvmalortie “An essential aspect of creativity is not being afraid to fail” Edwin H. Land

@amparo_aparisi “Creativity is allowing yourself to make mistakes. Art is knowing which ones to keep.” Scott Adams

@thechriselson “Creativity requires the courage to let go of certainties” Erich Fromm

 

Photo courtesy of studentofrhythm on Flickr

Leave a Reply

BLOG Writing Sections

News: PYE updates, jobs, workshop announcements

Thought Leadership: Innovation Center publications, research, Creative Empowerment Model

Adult Learning: Stories of success using PYE facilitation practices

Impact Stories: Stories from our partners and PYE annual reports

Youth Empowerment: Camps, tips for youth work, camp youth profiles

Recent

Follow Us

Sign up for our Newsletter