Creating Quote by Anonymous
““The professor leaned forward. “But there’s nothing more profound than creating something out of nothing.” Her lovely face turned fierce. “Think about it, Cath. That’s what makes a god—or a mother. There’s nothing more intoxicating than creating something from nothing. Creating something from yourself.” Cath hadn’t expected Professor Piper to be happy about her decision, but she hadn’t expected this either. She didn’t think the professor would push back. “It just feels like nothing to me,” Cath said. “You’d rather take—or borrow—someone else’s creation?” “I know Simon and Baz. I know how they think, what they feel. When I’m writing them, I get lost in them completely, and I’m happy. When I’m writing my own stuff, it’s like swimming upstream. Or … falling down a cliff and grabbing at branches, trying to invent the branches as I fall.” “Yes,” the professor said, reaching out and grasping the air in front of Cath, like she was catching a fly. “That’s how it’s supposed to feel.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: Unknown title, dialogue between Professor Piper and Cath
Creating from nothing is profound, akin to divine or maternal creation, but it can feel daunting and chaotic
In simple terms: Creating something from nothing is powerful yet challenging
Key Takeaway
Embrace the struggle of original creation
Themes
creativity
divinity
maternal instinct
challenge
Mood
reflective
introspective
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- writing original work
- artistic projects
- personal growth
- overcoming creative block
Key Concepts
existentialism
creative process
identity formation
Questions to Reflect On
- What drives you to create something entirely new?
- How do you balance inspiration from others with your own voice?
A Different Perspective
Original creation can be isolating and risky
