Accidents Quote by Lilli Palmer
“Facility is an obstacle to any creativeness. In any art form. You get a nice effect without effort, sometimes by accident, and you're satisfied; but there's nothing substantial underneath.”
About This Quote
Creativity suffers when ease replaces effort, leaving work superficial.
In simple terms: Ease hinders deep creativity.
Key Takeaway
Embrace struggle for substance.
Themes
creativity
effort
depth
art
substance
Mood
reflective
thoughtful
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- writing
- painting
- music
- design
- performance
Key Concepts
artistic integrity
process
authenticity
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you introduce challenge into your work?
- What does “substance” mean to you?
A Different Perspective
Superficial results may still be appreciated by some.
![“If a man devotes himself to the instructions of his own unconscious, it can bestow this gift [of renewal], so that suddenly life, which has been stale and dull, turns into a rich unending inner adventure, full of creative possibilities” quote by Marie-Louise von Franz](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/be6/marie-louise-von-franz-13561_adventure_if-a-man-devotes-himself-to-the-instruct_625916.jpg)
