The principal mark of genius is not perfection, but originality.

Quote by Robert A Schumann

Topics: Genius Quotes, Originality Quotes

If we were all determined to play the first violin we should never have an...

If we were all determined to play the first violin we should never have an...

Talent works, genius creates.

Talent works, genius creates.

For me, music is always the language which permits one to converse with the Beyond

For me, music is always the language which permits one to converse with the Beyond

In order to compose, all you need to do is remember a tune that nobody...

In order to compose, all you need to do is remember a tune that nobody...

To send light into the darkness of men's hearts - such is the duty of...

To send light into the darkness of men's hearts - such is the duty of...

Talent works, genius creates.

Talent works, genius creates.

Properly practiced creativity MUST result in greater sales more economically achieved. Properly practiced creativity can...

Properly practiced creativity MUST result in greater sales more economically achieved. Properly practiced creativity can...

For me, the creative process, first of all, requires a good nine hours of sleep...

For me, the creative process, first of all, requires a good nine hours of sleep...

The quicksilver of creativity will not be solidified by legal pronouncement; it will necessarily flow...

The quicksilver of creativity will not be solidified by legal pronouncement; it will necessarily flow...

Familiarity is a deadly and crippling disease Which, once it has invaded your life, will...

Familiarity is a deadly and crippling disease Which, once it has invaded your life, will...

I would sort out all the arguments and see which belonged to fear and which...

I would sort out all the arguments and see which belonged to fear and which...

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Taste is the enemy of creativeness

Taste is the enemy of creativeness

Mystery is at the heart of creativity. That, and surprise.

Mystery is at the heart of creativity. That, and surprise.

Creativity is allowing oneself to make mistakes. Art is knowing which ones to keep.

Creativity is allowing oneself to make mistakes. Art is knowing which ones to keep.

Computers are useless. They can only give you answers.

Computers are useless. They can only give you answers.

I like nonsense, it wakes up the brain cells. Fantasy is a necessary ingredient in...

I like nonsense, it wakes up the brain cells. Fantasy is a necessary ingredient in...

The artist must create a spark before he can make a fire and before art...

The artist must create a spark before he can make a fire and before art...

Uncertainty and mystery are energies of life. Don't let them scare you unduly, for they...

Uncertainty and mystery are energies of life. Don't let them scare you unduly, for they...

The most successful people are those who are good at Plan B.

The most successful people are those who are good at Plan B.