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Maybe it's wishful thinking, this snaggly faith of mine…

“Maybe it's wishful thinking, this snaggly faith of mine, or maybe it's Miles Davis saying, Don't play what's there, play what's not there.” quote by Anne Lamott
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“Maybe it's wishful thinking, this snaggly faith of mine, or maybe it's Miles Davis saying, Don't play what's there, play what's not there.”

Anne Lamott

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Encourages embracing imagination over existing constraints, urging creation beyond the visible.

In simple terms: Create beyond the present.

Key Takeaway

Innovation requires seeing the unseen.

Themes

creativity imagination innovation risk-taking artistic expression

Mood

inspired hopeful determined

Type

philosophical motivational artistic

When to use this quote

  • artist brainstorming
  • product design
  • problem solving
  • strategic planning
  • writing

Key Concepts

faith musical metaphor vision possibility

Practical Applications

  • inventing new features
  • composing original music

Questions to Reflect On

  • What limits are you imposing on yourself?
  • How can you make space for the unmanifested?
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