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Art Quote by Vera Nazarian

“The other day, when I was deciding where to place a mountain range, how to make a river's flow detour around underground stalactite caves, and what precise color to give the sky at sunset, I realized I was God... or an artist and a writer.” quote by Vera Nazarian
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““The other day, when I was deciding where to place a mountain range, how to make a river's flow detour around underground stalactite caves, and what precise color to give the sky at sunset, I realized I was God... or an artist and a writer.””

Vera Nazarian

About This Quote

Source Interview: The Writer’s Journey, Vera Nazarian, 2015

The speaker equates creative decisions with divine power, feeling godlike while shaping worlds.

In simple terms: Creating art feels like being a god.

Key Takeaway

Embrace the authority of your imagination.

Themes

creativity power identity

Mood

reflective inspired

Type

philosophical creative

When to use this quote

  • worldbuilding
  • visual art
  • writing
  • game design

Key Concepts

divine metaphor artistic responsibility

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does power affect your creative choices?
  • Do you fear losing humility?
A Different Perspective

Godlike control can lead to overconfidence and loss of humility.

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