"Better beware of notions like genius and inspiration; they are a sort of magic wand and should be used sparingly by anybody who wants to see things clearly"
- Jose Ortega Y Gasset
About this Quote
This quote by Jose Ortega Y Gasset is a warning versus relying too greatly on the concepts of genius and motivation. He recommends that these ideas can be like a magic wand, offering a fast and easy solution to an issue. However, he cautions that if one wants to see things plainly, they ought to use these notions sparingly. He is suggesting that relying too greatly on genius and inspiration can lead to a lack of critical thinking and a failure to really comprehend the intricacies of a situation. Instead, he encourages people to believe for themselves and to utilize their own understanding and experience to come to their own conclusions. By doing this, one can get a better understanding of the world around them and make more educated decisions.
"I have always been delighted at the prospect of a new day, a fresh try, one more start, with perhaps a bit of magic waiting somewhere behind the morning"
"I always wanted to go to the Chavez school but I could never afford it when I was growing up so a lot of my learning came from magic books and watching other magicians. I was also very lucky that I had a couple of really good magic teachers"
"The Polar Express is about faith, and the power of imagination to sustain faith. It's also about the desire to reside in a world where magic can happen, the kind of world we all believed in as children, but one that disappears as we grow older"
"We're going to shoot one Polaroid per show. I'm going to sign this before it even develops because I know that once it develops with my signature on it, it's worth a fortune. I'll make this a work of magic warlock art"
"He doesn't make it so complicated but just really allows the lyric to come through even though there's a lot of production going on. I think that's the key and that's the magic, it's making sure that people could still connect with the lyrics while they're on the dance floor"