8 Inspiring Quotes to Motivate Your Creativity

A2G has compiled a list of 8 quotes regarding creativity to help encourage you to get creative. They certainly inspired us to engage even more with our creative side, so have a read and hopefully they can inspire you too!

Speculative fiction author Ursula K. Le Guin beautifully and succinctly summarises what it is to be creative here. It's a striking quote that works to really emphasise the feeling that creativity can provide an individual. We can often lose our sense of imagination and play in adulthood, hindering our creativity. Le Guin suggests that being in touch with the inner-child is important for unleashing creativity.

Some research shows that we are all creative as children, and creativity is simply neglected or trained out us as we grow up. We have to continue to play and be curious.

Sir Ken Robinson is the author of Creative Schools (2015) and other books on creativity and education. He has also done a number of Ted Talks discussing the topics, which have accumulated millions of views on YouTube.

Robinson argues that schools are killing creativity through merit-based education. Most tests in education are based on students' ability to recall exactly what they have learnt, leaving no room for creative thinking and problem-solving. This approach to education has led to young people missing the opportunity to practice critical thinking, an essential aspect of everyday life.

George Lois is an advertising communicator, running his own ad agencies and being renowned for dozens of innovative 'marketing miracles'. He is perhaps best known for his Esquire magazine cover designs from 1962 to 1973.

The quote here describes how creativity is vital in problem-solving and coming up with original ideas.

Considered the father of electronic gaming, Nolan Bushnell invented the first computerised video game, Computer Space (1971), which would eventually develop into Pong (1972). He founded Atari and established the Chuck E. Cheese's Pizza Time Theatre chain.

This quote reminds us that we can all be creative because we all have ideas, and then motivates us to do something about those ideas. In practicing creativity and producing creative output, we don't just make a difference to ourselves, but to the world around us.

John Cleese is an English actor, comedian, writer and producer, best known for his comedic work in Monty Python's Flying Circus and Fawlty Towers. Cleese has often spoken about the importance of creativity, play, and humour.

This quote suggests that we are not given enough to time to 'play' at work, meaning creative ideas and solutions cannot be developed due to a lack of space for imagination and creativity. We can apply the same idea to education, as creativity in learning is necessary in order to develop innovative thinking and problem-solving skills, which in turn provides a creative workforce.

Edward De Bono often discussed creative thinking, originating the term 'lateral thinking' and writing many books, including Six Thinking Hats (1985).

De Bono's words here highlight the importance of creativity in all aspects of life in order for innovation to happen. Creativity is considered a type of learning process, and should be implemented in business, education, and beyond. Utilising creativity leads to original ideas and problem-solving, allowing us to develop as individuals and as a society.

Here, poet Maya Angelou points out that we can't run out of creativity. The more we practice being creative, the easier we will find it and and the more creative we will become. If you're struggling to be creative, it's not that you don't have it; you're most likely just lacking inspiration or having a 'dry spell'. Keep trying and your creativity will be unleashed.

Author Elizabeth Gilbert's work includes the book Big Magic (2015), which discusses attitudes and approaches to living our most creative lives. Elizabeth's Ted Talks have also amassed millions of views on YouTube.

This quote emphasises the benefits of a creative life, and how much better and fulfilled creativity can make us feel.

Feeling inspired? #CreateYourFuture and start getting creative now! Explore A2G's other blogs for easy ways to get creative, where to find inspiration, and why creativity should be important to us all, helping you lead a creative life!