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Creativity is a process more often than it is an event.
Ken Robinson
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Interpretation

What this quote means

Creativity is an ongoing journey rather than a singular moment of inspiration.

This quote by Ken Robinson emphasizes that creativity is not simply a flash of brilliance or a one-time occurrence, but rather a continuous process that involves exploration, effort, and development. It suggests that the act of being creative requires time, practice, and the willingness to engage in a dynamic journey of thought and experimentation.

Themes

CreativityProcessArtDevelopmentJourney

In practice

Example use cases

In a workshop on innovation, one might say, 'As Ken Robinson reminds us, creativity is a process more often than it is an event.'

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