"It hinders the creative work of the mind if the intellect examines too closely the ideas as they pour in"
- Friedrich Schiller
About this Quote
This quote by Friedrich Schiller speaks with the value of enabling imagination to stream freely without the disturbance of the intellect. He suggests that if the intelligence analyzes ideas too carefully as they come in, it can prevent the imaginative work of the mind. This suggests that the intellect must not be too critical or analytical of concepts as they come in, however rather should allow them to stream easily and without judgement. This enables the innovative process to take its natural course, and can result in more innovative and innovative concepts. Schiller's quote encourages us to be available to new ideas and to enable our creativity to take its own course, without the disturbance of the intelligence. By doing so, we can produce more meaningful and impactful work.
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