Everything passes, and what remains of former times, what remains of life, is the spiritual. In everything we do, the claim of the Absolute is unchanging.
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It is a great difficulty and a great necessity to have to start with the smallest.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Starting with small ideas is both challenging and essential for creativity.
This quote by Paul Klee highlights the paradox of creativity where beginning with small, simple ideas can be daunting yet necessary for growth and innovation. It suggests that even the greatest works of art or thought begin with humble beginnings, and embracing this challenge is crucial for any artist or thinker.
Themes
CreativityBeginningChallengesArtGrowth
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech about innovation, one might say, 'As Paul Klee reminds us, it is a great difficulty and a great necessity to have to start with the smallest.'
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