“The moment of truth, the sudden emergence of a new insight, is an act of intuition. Such intuitions give the appearance of miraculous flushes, or short-circuits of reasoning. In fact they may be likened to an immersed chain, of which only the beginning and the end are visible above the surface of consciousness. The diver vanishes at one end of the chain and comes up at the other end, guided by invisible links.”
This book delves into the nature of creativity, examining how individuals engage in the creative process and the factors that contribute to their innovative work. more
Arthur Koestler was a Hungarian-British author, journalist, and political activist. He is renowned for his novel 'Darkness at Noon' and his involvement in the Spanish Civil War. Koestler's writings frequently delved into the themes of totalitarianism and the individual's resistance to oppression. more
“The ways of the mind are ancient, but you are timeless”
“The most difficult crime to track is the one which is purposeless.”
“Better to seek change by inspiration, than out of desperation.”