Society cannot continue to disable themselves through their need to categorize people or make assumptions as to another individual's abilities.
Evelyn GlennieRead
I just assumed the world was full of solo percussionists. I couldn't find sticks or music or anything where I was, but that was expected because there was nothing there anyway. And I think that was possibly the greatest asset for me, just not knowing.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote reflects the idea that creativity can thrive in the absence of expectations or resources.
Evelyn Glennie expresses how her lack of knowledge and resources allowed her to explore music and creativity without the constraints often imposed by formal education or preconceived notions. Her experience highlights the power of imagination and the ability to create meaning and beauty from scarcity, suggesting that sometimes ignorance can lead to greater innovation and artistic expression.
Themes
CreativityImaginationMusicInnovationResourcefulness
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech about the importance of creativity in education.
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