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What does it mean?
Human inspiration remains constant across time.
In plain terms
People are just as inspired now as in the past.
What can you take from it?
Inspiration is timeless.

Where it applies

  • motivation
  • artistic creation
  • personal growth

Putting it to work

  • seek daily inspiration
  • trust your drive

Questions to consider

  • When do you feel most inspired?
  • Has inspiration changed over history?

Another view

It ignores periods of collective apathy or despair.

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