"The divine spark leaps from the finger of God to the finger of Adam, whether it takes ultimate shape in a law of physics or a law of the land, a poem or a policy, a sonata or a mechanical computer"
- Alfred Whitney Griswold
About this Quote
This quote talks to the concept that all innovative suggestions, whether they be clinical, creative, or political, come from a divine source. Griswold is suggesting that the trigger of creative thinking stems from God as well as is then handed down to human beings, manifesting itself in a selection of types. This could be a regulation of physics, a rhyme, a plan, a sonata, or a mechanical computer. Griswold is stressing the significance of creativity and the power of the divine, and how it can be seen in all facets of life. He is recommending that creativity is a gift from God, and that it is up to us to use it to its greatest possibility. By identifying the divine stimulate in all people, we can create something attractive and also significant.
"There are no rules and regulations for perfect composition. If there were we would be able to put all the information into a computer and would come out with a masterpiece. We know that's impossible. You have to compose by the seat of your pants"
"I think it would be cool if you were writing a ransom note on your computer, if the paper clip popped up and said, 'Looks like you're writing a ransom note. Need help? You should use more forceful language, you'll get more money.'"