Abandon Quote by Abraham Maslow
“We have got to abandon the sense of amazement in the face of creativity, as if it were a miracle if anybody created anything.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Motivation and Personality, Abraham Maslow, 1954
Creativity should be treated as a normal human capacity, not a miraculous event, to encourage continual innovation.
In simple terms: Creativity is ordinary, not magical.
Key Takeaway
Normalize creative effort.
Themes
creativity
mindset
innovation
normalization
growth
Mood
reflective
encouraging
Type
philosophical
motivational
When to use this quote
- education
- workplace culture
- personal projects
- artistic pursuits
Key Concepts
psychology
human potential
cognitive bias
Questions to Reflect On
- What everyday habits nurture your creativity?
- How can you view creative work as routine?
A Different Perspective
Overemphasis on novelty can stifle incremental progress.
