Creativity Quote by Mario De Sa-carneiro
““His body and his soul appeared to have the strange ability to repel the hours, just as, inversely, a magnet attracts metal. Everything spun about him and fled; he was always the sole centre of an enormous circumference. He kept moving forwards, body and soul, in the hope of coming close to what fled at his approach. The same thing happened with time – his position remained constant in relation to the thing which, however hard he tried to clasp it to him, stole away from him and bounded into the distance. He was the one who had no incriminating papers in his drawers, who could show his diary to anyone. He was a creator. Perhaps that was why his life did not exist””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Unwritten Clock, 2007
He constantly pursues elusive goals, feeling both creator and prisoner of time, never fully possessing his achievements.
In simple terms: Chasing goals feels endless and elusive.
Key Takeaway
Accept impermanence and find meaning in the pursuit itself.
Themes
time
creativity
existentialism
pursuit
illusion
Mood
melancholic
thoughtful
Type
philosophical
literary
When to use this quote
- artistic creation
- career ambition
- personal development
- spiritual practice
Key Concepts
philosophy of time
creative process
identity
Questions to Reflect On
- What does it mean to truly “create” a life?
- How can we balance ambition with presence?
A Different Perspective
Obsessive pursuit can lead to burnout and loss of self.
