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this is why artists are modest

“This is why artists are modest. They know they’re not doing the work; they’re just taking dictation. It’s also why”noncreative people” hate “creative people.” Because they’re jealous. They sense that artists and writers are tapped into some grid of energy and inspiration that they themselves cannot connect with.”

“Of course, this is nonsense. We’re all creative. We all have the same psyche. The same everyday miracles are happening in all our heads day by day, minute by minute.”

creative dance of contradictions

true artist and amusing craftsman

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  1. true artist and amusing craftsman

    The true artist is a man who believes absolutely in himself, because he is absolutely himself, takes no notice whatever of the public, a beautiful