Abortions will not let you forget. You remember the children you got that you did not get.
Gwendolyn BrooksRead
I shall create! If not a note, a hole./If not an overture, a desecration.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote emphasizes the necessity of creative expression, suggesting that creating something, even if imperfect, is better than creating nothing at all.
Gwendolyn Brooks' quote reflects the artist's drive to create, highlighting the importance of the act of creation itself. It suggests that whether the outcome is a work of beauty or a flawed effort, the act of engaging in creativity is essential, and that failing to create is a form of destruction or loss. This resonates with the idea that every expression, however small or flawed, has value.
Themes
CreationArtExpressionCreativityImperfection
In practice
Example use cases
During an art workshop, one might say this quote to encourage participants to embrace their creativity without fear of mistakes.
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