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“Many people talk as if they have all the answers, whereas I know I don't. That's probably why no one listens to me.”

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John S. Hall is an American poet, born on September 2, 1960. His poetry is known for its unique style and profound exploration of social and political issues. more

“I can read books and news articles about people who have excelled, people who have done extremely well in their chosen field, or made a lot of money, or married well, or what have you. When some people read this stuff, they get inspired, but when I read it, it makes me feel worse. Sometimes I wish I had never learned to read.”

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Author:John S. Hall

“There is no better feeling than the feeling that I have done something right. That feeling comes so rarely and is so fleeting that I can never really enjoy it. So in a way, it's not a good feeling at all.”

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Author:John S. Hall

“When I'm feeling proud of myself, I should remember to ask myself why I think I am of any value at all. I have done nothing that a hundred thousand other people couldn't do, and most of them would probably do it better, and they probably wouldn't feel so self-important about it. I should always be ashamed of myself.”

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Author:John S. Hall

“If I take things slowly today in order to appreciate life better, and if I take time to listen to the messages that life sends me, then I will have less time to do the things I need to do today. Then tomorrow I will have to do everything that much faster and I will be that much more unable to appreciate life. It is dangerous to stop and smell the roses.”

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Author:John S. Hall

“When the creative spirit stirs, it animates a style of being: a lifetime filled with the desire to innovate, to explore new ways of doing things, to bring dreams to reality.”

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Author:Paul A. Kaufman

“Being receptive, being able to listen openly and well, is a crucial skill for creative problem-solving.”

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Author:Paul A. Kaufman

“The word 'question' is derived from the Latin quaerere 'to seek,' which is the same root as the word for quest. A creative life is a continued quest, and good questions are useful guides.”

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Author:Paul A. Kaufman

“I equate inspiration with desire the desire that moves us to be artists in the first place. To attempt to make a painting without this motivation is a waste of time.”

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Author:Nita Engle

“Because watercolor actually moves on the paper, it is the most active of all mediums, almost a performance art.”

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Author:Nita Engle

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