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The material came bubbling up inside like a geyser or an oil gusher. It streamed up of its own accord, down my arm and o
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"The material came bubbling up inside like a geyser or an oil gusher. It streamed up of its own accord, down my arm and out of my fountain pen in a torrent of six thousand words a day"

- C. S. Forester

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This quote by C. S. Forester is a metaphor for the imaginative process. It is a brilliant description of the feeling of motivation and the ease with which ideas can flow when one remains in the creative zone. The image of a geyser or an oil gusher suggests the unexpected and effective eruption of ideas that can concern an individual when they remain in the creative flow. The idea of a torrent of words recommends the speed and strength with which concepts can come when one remains in the imaginative zone. This quote is a suggestion of the power of creativity and the significance of enabling oneself to be open to the imaginative procedure. It is a tip that when we permit ourselves to be available to the imaginative procedure, ideas can concern us in a powerful and unstoppable way.
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England Flag This quote is written / told by C. S. Forester between July 27, 1899 and April 2, 1966. He/she was a famous Novelist from England. The author also have 17 other quotes.

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