The worst thing you do when you think is lie — you can…
““The worst thing you do when you think is lie — you can make up reasons that are not true for the things that you did, and what you’re trying to do as a creative person is surprise yourself — find out who you really are, and try not to lie, try to tell the truth all the time. And the only way to do this is by being very active and very emotional, and get it out of yourself — making things that you hate and things that you love, you write about these then, intensely. When it’s over, then you can think about it; then you can look, it works or it doesn’t work, something is missing here. And, if something is missing, then you go back and reemotionalize that part, so it’s all of a piece. But thinking is to be a corrective in our life — it’s not supposed to be a center of our life. Living is supposed to be the center of our life, being is supposed to be the center — with correctives around, which hold us like the skin holds our blood and our flesh in. But our skin is not a way of life — the way of living is the blood pumping through our veins, the ability to sense and to feel and to know. And the intellect doesn’t help you very much there — you should get on with the business of living.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Creative truth requires emotional honesty and active expression, not overthinking.
In simple terms: Be true, feel, create.
Key Takeaway
Act, feel, then reflect.
Themes
creativity
authenticity
self‑discovery
Mood
introspective
energetic
Type
philosophical
motivational
When to use this quote
- writing
- artistic projects
- personal growth
- creative blocks
Key Concepts
emotional honesty
process over analysis
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you balance feeling with practical execution?
- When does analysis help rather than hinder?
A Different Perspective
Overemphasis on feeling can lead to burnout.