In general it is suddenly and in
an unexpected shape that the seed of a future work appears. If the soil is
receptive, ie if it is disposed to work, this seed takes root with astonishing
force and swiftness, shows itself above the ground, puts out a little stalk,
leaves, twigs and finally flowers. I can most precisely describe the creative
process by means of this metaphor… It is useless trying to find words to
describe to you the unbounded sense of bliss that overcomes me when a new main
idea appears and begins to take definite form…
Sometimes inspiration flies away
for quite some time; one must seek it again, often in vain. Very often a
completely cold rational technical process must be employed…
Here you very often have to
overcome laziness, reluctance. Then certain things happen. Sometimes victory
comes easily, sometimes inspiration slips away, eludes you. But I consider it
is the duty of an artist never to give way, for laziness is a very powerful
human trait… Inspiration is a guest who does not like visiting those who are
lazy. She reveals herself to those who invite her.
I think this probably applies to all aspects of the creative
life, whether in the arts or science or business, or anywhere else.
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