Do you not see how necessary a world of pains and troubles is to school an intelligence and make it a soul?
John KeatsRead
That which is creative must create itself.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Creativity is an inherent process that requires active engagement and expression.
In this quote, John Keats emphasizes that creativity is not a passive experience but an active one. The act of creation requires the creator to engage deeply with their thoughts, feelings, and surroundings, thereby bringing forth something new and original from within themselves.
Themes
CreativityArtSelf-ExpressionOriginalityCreation
In practice
Example use cases
In an art class, to encourage students to find their unique voice in their work.
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