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Conflict Quote by Dylan Thomas

“I make one image—though 'make' is not the right word; I let, perhaps, an image be 'made' emotionally in me and then apply to it what intellectual & critical forces I possess—let it breed another, let that image contradict the first, make, of the third image bred out of the other two together, a…” quote by Dylan Thomas
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“I make one image—though 'make' is not the right word; I let, perhaps, an image be 'made' emotionally in me and then apply to it what intellectual & critical forces I possess—let it breed another, let that image contradict the first, make, of the third image bred out of the other two together, a fourth contradictory image, and let them all, within my imposed formal limits, conflict.”

Dylan Thomas

About This Quote

He describes a creative process where images are emotionally generated, then intellectually transformed, producing a series of conflicting yet interconnected visions.

In simple terms: Creative thinking involves emotional and intellectual interplay, generating contradictory ideas.

Key Takeaway

Embrace conflict between emotions and intellect in creativity.

Themes

creativity conflict art process intellectual emotional

Mood

reflective introspective

Type

philosophical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • painting
  • writing
  • design brainstorming
  • brainstorming

Key Concepts

dialectical synthesis conceptual blending artistic expression

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does embracing contradictory images enhance artistic depth?
  • When can conflict hinder creative clarity?
A Different Perspective

May lead to indecision without resolution.

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