Believe Quote by Tom Bissell
“To create anything — whether a short story or a magazine profile or a film or a sitcom — is to believe, if only momentarily, you are capable of magic. These essays are about that magic — which is sometimes perilous, sometimes infectious, sometimes fragile, sometimes failed, sometimes infuriating, sometimes triumphant, and sometimes tragic. I went up there. I wrote. I tried to see.”
About This Quote
Creating art is an act of believing in one's own capacity for wonder, despite its risks and rewards.
In simple terms: Artistic creation as belief in personal magic.
Key Takeaway
Creativity is a risky, magical belief.
Themes
creativity
risk
wonder
fragility
triumph
Mood
hopeful
reflective
Type
inspirational
reflective
When to use this quote
- writing a story
- producing a film
- developing a sitcom
- crafting a magazine profile
Key Concepts
imagination
self-efficacy
Practical Applications
- inspire creators
- guide creative workshops
Questions to Reflect On
- What does believing in magic enable you to attempt?
- How do you handle creative failure?
