Cathedrals Quote by Cornell Woolrich
“The preliminaries were out of the way, the creative process was about to begin. The creative process, that mystic life force, that splurge out of which has come the Venus de Milo, the Mona Lisa, the Fantasie Impromptu, the Bayeux tapestries, Romeo and Juliet, the windows of Chartres Cathedral, Paradise Lost - and a pulp murder story by Dan Moody. The process is the same in all; if the results are a little uneven, that doesn't invalidate the basic similarity of origin.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: The Creative Process, 1950s literary magazine
Creative spark is a universal force that produces great art across mediums, despite uneven outcomes.
In simple terms: Creativity is a shared, mysterious energy.
Key Takeaway
Trust the process, accept imperfections.
Themes
creativity
artistic process
universality
Mood
inspirational
thoughtful
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- writing
- painting
- music
- architecture
- literature
Key Concepts
mystic force
inspiration
artistic output
Questions to Reflect On
- What fuels your creative spark?
- How do you handle uneven results?
A Different Perspective
Uneven results can discourage creators.
