Cezanne Quote by Bob Dylan
“My best songs were written very quickly. Just about as much time as it takes to write it down is about as long as it takes to write it...In writing songs I've learned as much from Cezanne as I have from Woody Guthrie...It's not me, it's the songs. I'm just the postman, I deliver the songs...I consider myself a poet first and a musician second. I live like a poet and I'll die like a poet.”
About This Quote
Songwriting is swift, inspired by artistic influences; the creator sees themselves as a conduit, a poet first.
In simple terms: Songs flow quickly, poet first.
Key Takeaway
Embrace your role as a conduit.
Themes
creativity
influence
identity
Mood
reflective
artistic
Type
poetic
inspirational
When to use this quote
- songwriting
- performance
- teaching
- collaboration
Key Concepts
art
music
literature
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you stay open to inspiration?
- What does being a conduit mean to you?
A Different Perspective
Creative pressure can hinder spontaneity.
