A bird doesn't sing because it has an answer, it sings because it has a song.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Art or expression comes from an inner drive rather than a need to provide answers.
- In plain terms
- People create to express themselves, not to solve problems.
- What can you take from it?
- Express yourself because you have something to say.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Why do you create or speak?
- What song do you carry?
Another view
Sometimes people create to answer specific questions.
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