For there comes a time in the day’s occupations when old…
““For there comes a time in the day’s occupations when old Money Writer falls so in love with an idea that he begins to gallop, steam, pant, rave, and write from the heart, in spite of himself. So, too, the man with the quill pen is suddenly taken with fevers, gives up purple ink for pure hot perspiration. Then he tatters quills by the dozen and, hours later, emerges ruinous from the bed of creation looking as if he had channeled an avalanche through his house. Now, you ask, what transpired? What caused these two almost compulsive liars to start telling the truth? Let me haul out my signs again. WORK It’s quite obvious that both men were working. And work itself, after a while, takes on a rhythm. The mechanical begins to fall away. The body begins to take over. The guard goes down. What happens then? RELAXATION And then the men are happily following my last advice: DON’T THINK Which results in more relaxation and more unthinkingness and greater creativity. Now””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
When work becomes rhythmic, conscious control fades, allowing relaxation and unthinking to boost creativity.
In simple terms: Work rhythm leads to relaxed, spontaneous creativity.
Key Takeaway
Embrace relaxation to enhance creative flow.
Themes
creativity
relaxation
flow
discipline
inspiration
Mood
reflective
inspired
thoughtful
Type
philosophical
motivational
When to use this quote
- writing
- artistic projects
- problem solving
- brainstorming
- design
Key Concepts
psychology
habit formation
mindfulness
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you balance relaxation with productive output?
- What routines help you enter a relaxed creative state?
A Different Perspective
Too much relaxation can lead to lack of focus or burnout.