Grows Quote by Yo-Yo Ma
“One is that you have to take time, lots of time, to let an idea grow from within. The second is that when you sign on to something, there will be issues of trust, deep trust, the way the members of a string quartet have to trust one another.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: NPR Fresh Air with Terry Gross, 2015
Developing ideas requires patience and internal nurturing; collaboration demands deep mutual trust like a quartet.
In simple terms: Ideas need time; teamwork needs trust.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate patience and build trust.
Themes
creativity
collaboration
trust
patience
music
Mood
reflective
inspirational
Type
advice
philosophical
When to use this quote
- composing music
- team projects
- long‑term research
- entrepreneurial ventures
Key Concepts
Artistic process
interpersonal dynamics
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you balance patience with deadlines?
- What steps build deep trust in a team?
A Different Perspective
Trust can be fragile and hard to rebuild after breaches.
