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The creation of something new is not accomplished by the intellect but by the play instinct acting from inner necessity. The creative mind plays with the objects it loves.
Carl Jung
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What this quote means

Creativity stems from our innate desires rather than intellectual efforts.

Carl Jung suggests that true creativity originates from a natural instinct to explore and play with ideas and materials that resonate with us deeply. It's not merely a product of the intellect but a manifestation of an inner drive that inspires innovation and artistic expression.

Themes

CreativityInstinctPlayInner NecessityArtMind

In practice

Example use cases

In a speech about innovation, one could use this quote to emphasize the importance of natural instincts in the creative process.

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