Best things Quote by Walker Evans
“I work rather blindly. I have a theory that seems to work with me that some of the best things you ever do sort of come through you. You don't know where you get the impetus and response to what's before your eyes.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: The Photographer's Insight, 1965
Creative work often feels instinctual, guided by unseen forces that spark action without clear origin.
In simple terms: Creativity feels instinctual.
Key Takeaway
Trust intuition.
Themes
creativity
intuition
process
Mood
inquisitive
inspired
Type
reflective
motivational
When to use this quote
- artistic projects
- writing
- problem solving
Key Concepts
Flow theory
implicit learning
Questions to Reflect On
- When did intuition guide you?
- How to verify instinctive ideas?
A Different Perspective
Reliance on intuition can be unpredictable.
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