Nature does many things the way I do, but she hides them!
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Nature uses similar creative methods as artists but keeps its processes hidden from view.
- In plain terms
- Nature creates like I do but hides the tricks.
- What can you take from it?
- Study nature closely to uncover its hidden creative methods.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What creative habits do you share with nature?
- How much of creation is hidden?
Another view
Nature's processes are often visible to careful observers.
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