Quote by Eric Hoffer

The compulsion to take ourselves seriously is in inverse proportion to our creative capacity. When the creative flow dries up, all we have left is our importance.

The compulsion to take ourselves seriously is in inverse pro

Summary

This quote suggests that our tendency to obsess over our own importance increases when we lack creativity. When we are no longer able to tap into our creative abilities, we rely solely on our perceived significance to feel validated. In essence, it implies that focusing too much on our self-importance can hinder our creativity, whereas embracing creativity can help us transcend the need for validation from others.

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