Always Quote by Sebastian Lelio
“Creative processes are always very opaque. Afterwards, you tend to pretend that everything was planned and it was a strategy, but it was not like that at all.”
About This Quote
Creative work often feels opaque, yet we later claim it was planned, even though it was not.
In simple terms: Creativity appears chaotic, but we retroactively impose order.
Accept uncertainty in creative processes.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- artistic production
- startup development
- research
- design
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we document process without false narratives?
- What practices preserve authentic creative flow?
Over‑planning can stifle spontaneity.