Quote by Christian Morgenstern

None of you knows what creativity means. To paint a picture, to write a poem? No! To recast one's whole age, to impose upon it the stamp of one's will, to fill it with beauty, to overwhelm it, to overpower it with one's spirit.

None of you knows what creativity means. To paint a picture,

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This quote highlights a perspective on creativity that challenges conventional notions. It suggests that true creativity is not limited to artistic expressions like painting or writing poetry, but rather, it transcends those boundaries. Creativity is seen as the power to reshape and redefine an entire era, infusing it with one's unique perspective, beauty, and strength. It emphasizes the ability to leave an indelible mark on history by overpowering and transforming the world with one's own spirit.

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