Achievement Quote by Alfred North Whitehead

Periods of tranquillity are seldom prolific of creative achievement. Mankind has to be stirred up.

— George Santayana

I have to say that some philosophers such as the late Bernard Williams, and I would include myself in this group, would say that…

— Catherine Wilson

“Modern society is in a state of turbulence brought about, in large part, by political efforts to maintain static, equilibrium conditions; practices that interfere…

— Butler Shaffer

“We are, therefore, seeking how the mind can follow a smooth and steady course, well disposed to itself, happily regarding its own condition and…

— Seneca

It is in vain to say human beings ought to be satisfied with tranquility: they must have action; and they will make it if…

— Charlotte Bronte

Creativity occurs in the moment, and in the moment we are timeless.

— Julia Cameron

Creativity requires the courage to let go of certainties.

— Erich Fromm

“Tranquillity is courage in repose. It is a statical manifestation of valor, as daring deeds are a dynamical. A truly brave man is ever…

— Inazo Nitobe

“Creativity is an ability given to us at birth, and thankfully, it cannot be lost. Creativity only goes into hiding and lies dormant from…

— Dennis Kimbro

“creativity results from a restlessness to improve the status quo and involves generation of new ideas, use of the imagination, and decision making.”

— Carolyn Zeisset

The more tranquil a man becomes, the greater is his success, his influence, his power for good. Calmness of mind is one of the…

— James Allen

Creativity requires a lot of pass/fail/start again and it is often hard on the psyche.

— Henry Rollins