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Invention flags, his brain goes muddy, and black despair succeeds brown study
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"Invention flags, his brain goes muddy, and black despair succeeds brown study"

- William Congreve

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This quote by William Congreve talks to the creative process and the difficulty of keeping motivation. It recommends that when one remains in the middle of producing something, their concepts might eventually run dry and they may end up being stuck in a state of "brown study," or deep thought. This can cause a feeling of anguish, as the individual is unable to come up with originalities or options. The quote implies that when one is in this state, they might end up being overloaded and unable to believe clearly, causing a feeling of "black anguish." This quote speaks to the trouble of keeping creativity and the value of taking breaks and allowing oneself to rest and recharge in order to create originalities.

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England Flag This quote is written / told by William Congreve between February 10, 1670 and January 19, 1729. He/she was a famous Poet from England. The author also have 29 other quotes.

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