Quote by Albert Einstein

Creativity is knowing how to hide your sources

Creativity is knowing how to hide your sources

Summary

This quote implies that true creativity lies in the ability to conceal or disguise the inspiration behind one's ideas. It suggests that originality is not about creating concepts from scratch, but rather about skillfully incorporating existing influences in a way that appears novel. By cleverly veiling the origins of their inspiration, creative individuals maintain an aura of uniqueness and mystique around their work, enhancing its perceived value. The quote challenges the notion that true creativity must be entirely self-generated and highlights the art of repurposing and transforming existing ideas into something new.

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By Albert Einstein

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