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What does it mean?
Inspiration exists but it must find you working.
In plain terms
Inspiration comes when you are busy working.
What can you take from it?
Work attracts inspiration.

Where it applies

  • writing
  • art
  • learning

Putting it to work

  • Start working to find ideas
  • Don't wait for inspiration

Questions to consider

  • How do you get motivated?
  • Is inspiration workable?

Another view

Sometimes inspiration comes unexpectedly.

More from Pablo Picasso

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  2. La pintura es mas fuerte que yo, siempre consigue que haga lo que ella quiere.

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  3. Hace falta mucho, mucho tiempo para ser joven.

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