Animals Quote by Rollo May
“Poets may be delightful creatures in the meadow or the garret, but they are menaces on the assembly line.”
About This Quote
Source Book: “The Courage to Create”, 1969
Poets bring creativity but can disrupt structured environments like assembly lines.
In simple terms: Poets are both delightful and disruptive.
Balance creativity with order.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- office culture
- creative workshops
- team dynamics
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can organizations harness poetic creativity?
- What boundaries are needed?
May undervalue structure.