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“I would sort out all the arguments and see which belonged to fear and which to creativeness. Other things being equal, I would make the decision which had the larger number of creative reasons on its side.” quote by Katharine Butler Hathaway
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“I would sort out all the arguments and see which belonged to fear and which to creativeness. Other things being equal, I would make the decision which had the larger number of creative reasons on its side.”

Katharine Butler Hathaway

About This Quote

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

We should evaluate choices by separating fear‑driven reasons from creative ones, then favor the option with more creative justification.

In simple terms: Choose based on creative reasons, not fear.

Key Takeaway

Prioritize creativity over fear.

Themes

decision‑making creativity fear logic

Mood

reflective analytical

Type

advice philosophical

When to use this quote

  • career choices
  • artistic projects
  • entrepreneurial ventures
  • personal relationships

Key Concepts

psychology risk assessment creative thinking

Questions to Reflect On

  • How often do you let fear dominate decisions?
  • Can you identify creative reasons you overlook?
A Different Perspective

Creative reasons may be harder to quantify than fear.

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