Art Quote by Gabor Maté
““Everyone has an urge to create. Its expression may flow through many channels: through writing, art or music, through the inventiveness of work or in any number of ways unique to all of us, whether it be cooking, gardening or the art of social discourse. The point is to honour the urge. To do so is healing for ourselves and for others; not to do so deadens our bodies and our spirits.””
About This Quote
Source Book: In the Realm of Hungry Ghosts, Gabor Maté, 2008
Creative impulse is essential to well‑being; expressing it through any medium nurtures self and community, while suppressing it harms body and spirit.
In simple terms: Creating heals; suppressing harms.
Key Takeaway
Honor your creative urge.
Themes
creativity
well‑being
self‑expression
Mood
inspired
reflective
Type
motivational
philosophical
When to use this quote
- art projects
- writing workshops
- team building
- community events
Key Concepts
psychology
humanism
healing
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you create with limited means?
- What does creative expression mean to you?
A Different Perspective
Not everyone has equal access to resources for expression.
