Back Quote by Norman McLaren
“I don't know whether it ever comes back to the same thing; it does return to the spirit of a previous period in some way, but it's different, it's new.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Discussion on artistic evolution, 1970s
Ideas evolve, echoing past themes but taking new forms each time.
In simple terms: Ideas repeat but change.
Embrace change while honoring roots.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- film making
- visual arts
- design projects
- creative brainstorming
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you honor past influences while innovating?
- What aspects of tradition can be reimagined?
New ideas may still be constrained by old patterns.