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Creative Quotes

Thoughts on art, imagination and the creative mind.

These creative quotes describe artists as unconventional by nature and highlight the friction between commercial pressure and pure artistic intent. Dive deeper into the Creative Mind collection for more on how creative people think.

We must nurture creative scientists in an environment that encourages interactions and collaborations across different fields, and support research free from weighty bureaucracies.

Quotes by Ahmed Zewail

The creative urge is the demon that will not accept anything second rate.

Quotes by Agnes de Mille

I don't really engage much in the creative community. I just kind of keep to myself and do my work.

Quotes by Aesop Rock

When I record in a studio. I know that on Tuesday at 3 o'clock I've got to go be creative.

Quotes by Aesop Rock

Creative Expression Quotes

I discovered I was passionate about the creative process, the product development, creating a concept around a fragrance or lipstick.

Quotes by Aerin Lauder

I think it is very important to learn to say 'No.' I think it is sometimes important for brands or the creative director to learn to say, 'This might be on trend, but it is not right for us.'

Quotes by Aerin Lauder

I've been very lucky to work with great filmmakers. But I think my days of just freely acting regularly, that being my sole creative fulfillment, are gone.

Quotes by Adrien Brody

Film songs have so many creative limitations, but a private album is like an autobiography that reflects your state of mind.

Quotes by Adnan Sami

Actually, 'Wayne's World 2' I kind of liked. I think 'Wayne's World 2' does have some creative things in it, some ideas in it.

Quotes by Adam McKay

Creative Genius Quotes

Creative freedom is a huge carrot.

Quotes by Adam McKay

Kids who evolve into creative adults tend to have a strong moral compass.

Quotes by Adam Grant

To generate creative ideas, it's important to start from an unusual place. But to explain those ideas, they have to be connected to something familiar.

Quotes by Adam Grant

That little window like 2004 through like 2010 was probably the most, like most inspiring time of my creative life, for sure.

Quotes by Adam Granduciel

I like being surrounded by all the stuff that makes me feel creative and inspires me.

Quotes by Adam F. Goldberg

Creative Mind Quotes

Creative people are more prone to depression.

Quotes by Adam Ant

A first-rate soup is more creative than a second-rate painting.

Quotes by Abraham Maslow

Awards are very important for a show like 'Rectify.' We're a small show; we're on a more obscure, harder-to-find channel that is very supportive of creative and singular vision.

Quotes by Abigail Spencer

I didn't take into account the critical tsunami that comes with having work going out. I've gone from being a complete narcissist, someone who googles my own name, to someone who has to work separately from that to avoid creative...

Quotes by Abi Morgan

Minister and writer Barbara Kaufmann has addressed the subject of guerrilla decontextualization on both the 'Voices Compassionate Education' website and on 'Inner Michael', where she offers the kind of insights into the spiritual aspects of Michael Jackson's creative artistry that...

Quotes by Aberjhani

Creative Process Quotes

I grew up in the '60s, which was a creative time, so it wasn't that big of a stretch to go from a baseball bat to a guitar to a film camera.

Quotes by Abel Ferrara

Frequently Asked Questions

What do these quotes say about creative people?
They describe creative people as a bit unconventional - one quote bluntly says, "I feel like most creative people are total freaks." Another says, "What drives the creative person is that we see it all," suggesting creative people notice things others miss. For more on that inner drive, see our Creative Mind collection.
Do these quotes talk about business and creativity?
Yes - one quote draws a firm line between the two, explaining that in most creative things "there is no room for business. It is about art. It's not about marketing." For more on the artistic drive behind creative work, see our Creative Process collection.
Is there a quote about creative inspiration from animation or film?
Yes, one quote mentions being inspired by "the creative folks at Pixar and Disney Feature Animation to make 'entertainment for everyone.'" It's a nice reminder that great creative work often builds on admiration for others' craft. Curious about creative talent itself? Visit Creative Genius.
What tone do these creative quotes have - serious or playful?
A mix of both. Some lines are playful, like calling creative people "total freaks," while others are more reflective about the discipline and vision creative work requires. For quotes celebrating creative self-expression, check out our Creative Expression collection.
Can these quotes help me understand what makes someone creative?
They offer a few honest glimpses - from creative people being seen as unconventional, to the idea that creativity is driven by really noticing the world around you. Together they paint creativity as something both instinctive and a little rebellious.

Several lines here nod to studios and creators finding inspiration in each other's work, a theme also explored in our Creative Genius and Creative Expression pages.