Intuition Quote by Stephen Dobyns
““Hesitancy is the surest destroyer of talent. One cannot be timorous and reticent, one must be original and loud. New metaphors, new rhythms, new expressions of emotion can only spring from unhindered gall. Nothing should interfere with that intuition--not the fear of appearing stupid, nor of offending somebody, nor jeopardizing publication, nor being trivial. The intuition must be as unhindered as a karate chop.””
About This Quote
Source Poem: “The Unhindered Intuition” (published 2012)
Creative boldness requires silencing self‑doubt; unrestricted intuition fuels originality and expressive freedom.
In simple terms: Free your intuition from fear to create boldly.
Key Takeaway
Silence fear, let intuition flow.
Themes
creativity
confidence
originality
self‑expression
courage
Mood
motivational
challenging
empowering
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- writing workshops
- public speaking
- artistic collaborations
- brainstorming sessions
- performance arts
Key Concepts
psychology
artistic freedom
risk‑taking
Questions to Reflect On
- What fears block your creative flow?
- How can you balance boldness with responsibility?
A Different Perspective
Unhindered intuition may clash with necessary critique or ethical limits.
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