Thing Said Quote by Madeleine L'Engle
““It’s all been said better before. If I thought I had to say it better than anybody else, I’d never start. Better or worse is immaterial. The thing is that it has to be said; by me; ontologically. We each have to say it, to say it our own way. Not of our own will, but as it comes out through us. Good or bad, great or little: that isn’t what human creation is about. It is that we have to try; to put it down in pigment, or words, or musical notations, or we die.””
About This Quote
Source Speech: Writer's Conference, 1992
Creative expression is essential; the act of creating matters more than quality or competition.
In simple terms: Creating is vital, regardless of perfection.
Key Takeaway
Create authentically without fear of judgment.
Themes
creativity
expression
authenticity
Mood
inspired
determined
Type
philosophical
motivational
When to use this quote
- writing
- music
- visual arts
- personal projects
Key Concepts
artistic process
self‑actualization
Questions to Reflect On
- What will you create today?
- How do you overcome creative blocks?
A Different Perspective
Perfectionism can stall creation.
