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Inspiration in Science may have to do with ideas, but not in Art. In art it is in the senses that are instinctively responsive to the medium of expression.

— Arthur Erickson

Sentiment: POSITIVE

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✓Similar Perspectives

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

— Giacomo Puccini

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

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

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

— Vikram Seth

I look at a lot of artists. I'm inspired by - I suppose I shouldn't say 'inspired,' but it's not really influenced. I am inspired. Art comes from art.

— Cy Twombly

I'm inspired by nature. Other artist's work is important for developing my perception.

— Mike Thompson

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

— Avi

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

— Rachel Kushner

Inspiration usually comes during work, rather than before it.

— Madeleine L'Engle

✗Opposing Perspectives

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