There isn’t an education system on the planet that teaches dance everyday to children the way we teach them mathematics. Why?
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Creativity is a process more often than it is an event.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Creativity is an ongoing journey rather than a singular moment of inspiration.
This quote by Ken Robinson emphasizes that creativity is not simply a flash of brilliance or a one-time occurrence, but rather a continuous process that involves exploration, effort, and development. It suggests that the act of being creative requires time, practice, and the willingness to engage in a dynamic journey of thought and experimentation.
Themes
CreativityProcessArtDevelopmentJourney
In practice
Example use cases
In a workshop on innovation, one might say, 'As Ken Robinson reminds us, creativity is a process more often than it is an event.'
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