Quote by Charles Mingus

Anyone can make the simple complicated. Creativity is making the complicated simple.

Anyone can make the simple complicated. Creativity is making

Summary

This quote emphasizes that anyone can make things more complex and confusing, but true creativity lies in simplifying and finding elegant solutions to complex problems. It highlights the importance of clear communication and innovative thinking to simplify ideas and concepts, ultimately making them more accessible and understandable to others. Creativity is about cutting through the complications to make things straightforward and appealing.

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By Charles Mingus

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