Behave Quote by Faith Ringgold
“The great enemy of creativity is fear. When we're fearful, we freeze up - like a nine-year-old who won't draw pictures, for fear everybody will laugh. Creativity has a lot to do with a willingness to take risks. Think about how children play. They run around the playground, they trip, they fall, they get up and run some more. They believe everything will be all right. They feel capable; they let go. Good businesspeople behave in a similar way: they lose $15 million, gain $20 million, lose $30 million and earn it back. If that isn't playing, I don't know what is!”
About This Quote
Source Essay: Creativity and Fear, 1998
Fear stifles creativity; taking risks, like children, fuels innovation and success.
In simple terms: Fear blocks creativity.
Key Takeaway
Embrace risk like a child.
Themes
creativity
fear
risk‑taking
Mood
inspired
energetic
Type
motivational
business
When to use this quote
- entrepreneurial ventures
- artistic projects
- learning new skills
Key Concepts
psychology
business strategy
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you balance risk and caution?
- What childhood habits inspire adult creativity?
A Different Perspective
Excessive risk can lead to failure.
