Create Quote by Gza
“Everything is always coming from something else. Even if you create something, it has to be inspired by something else. If you think of Apple and Steve Jobs, he had to be inspired by something that launched the ideas in his head.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: The Art of Sampling, 2015
All creation is derivative; ideas build on prior influences, even iconic innovators.
In simple terms: Everything builds on something else.
Key Takeaway
Acknowledge sources of inspiration.
Themes
creativity
influence
originality
Mood
inspirational
analytical
Type
musical
philosophical
When to use this quote
- writing music
- design
- software development
- academic research
Key Concepts
philosophy
art
technology
Questions to Reflect On
- What inspires your work?
- How do you credit influences?
A Different Perspective
Originality can still emerge from remixing existing ideas.
