Creative Quote by William Plomer
“It is the function of creative man to perceive and to connect the seemingly unconnected.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: The Creative Mind, 1962
Creativity involves seeing links where none appear and weaving them into new ideas.
In simple terms: Creative people connect unrelated things.
Seek unexpected connections.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- artistic projects
- problem solving
- brainstorming sessions
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What unrelated ideas could you combine?
- How do you test a new connection?
Not all connections are useful; discernment needed.