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Inspiration may be a form of super-consciousness, or perhaps of subconsciousness I wouldn't know. But I am sure it is the antithesis of self-consciousness.

— Aaron Copland

Sentiment: POSITIVE

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✓Similar Perspectives

I don't believe in the model of pure inspiration. All of my creative work stems from a dialogue with others.

— Rachel Kushner

I don't believe in inspiration at all. We live in a world that demands explanation. And fiction has the capability to offer explanations for things.

— Alvaro Enrigue

Who knows where inspiration comes from. Perhaps it arises from desperation. Perhaps it comes from the flukes of the universe, the kindness of the muses.

— Amy Tan

True inspiration overrides all fears. When you are inspired, you enter a trance state and can accomplish things that you may never have felt capable of doing.

— Bernie Siegel

Inspiration is an awakening, a quickening of all man's faculties, and it is manifested in all high artistic achievements.

— Giacomo Puccini

✗Opposing Perspectives

A lot of people think inspiration means magic. But really, inspiration means to put life into something.

— Avi

Inspiration can hit you in the head at any time in any context. It could happen in a conversation. Talking to someone at a party, you can get an idea. But you've got to remember those inspirations.

— James Cameron

'Inspiration' is a word used by people who aren't really doing anything.

— Nick Cave

The thing about inspiration is that it takes your mind off everything else.

— Vikram Seth

To me, the question of inspiration is an exercise in hindsight. The truth is, inspiration is mysterious at the time. I don't think it's ever a rational process.

— Julia Leigh