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"Rules and models destroy genius and art"

- William Hazlitt

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This quote by William Hazlitt speaks to the idea that imagination and genius can not be restricted to a set of guidelines or models. Hazlitt is recommending that when creativity is forced to conform to a set of guidelines or designs, it loses its creativity and appeal. He is implying that imagination should be enabled to stream easily, without the constraints of rules and designs. He is likewise recommending that when imagination is forced to conform to a set of guidelines or models, it can pall and uncreative. Hazlitt is stressing the value of enabling creativity to be revealed in its own unique method, without the need to conform to a set of guidelines or designs. He is recommending that creativity needs to be permitted to thrive and be valued in its own right, without the requirement to comply with a set of guidelines or models. By doing so, imagination and genius can be enabled to shine and be valued for its own special charm.
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William Hazlitt This quote is written / told by William Hazlitt between April 10, 1778 and September 18, 1830. He was a famous Critic from England. The author also have 92 other quotes.

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