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“Creative power is that receptive attitude of expectancy which makes a mold into which the plastic yet undifferentiated substance can flow and take the desired form.”

Quote by Thomas Troward

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Thomas Troward
Thomas Troward

Thomas Troward, born in 1847 in the United Kingdom, was a renowned author and thinker. His works covered various fields such as philosophy, religion, and mysticism, and had a profound impact on later generations. more

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