The cistern contains: the fountain overflows.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Artistic spirit cannot be contained by rigid structures.
- In plain terms
- Creativity breaks rules.
- What can you take from it?
- Let creativity flow freely.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Does structure stifle you?
- Are you too controlled?
Another view
Structure is sometimes needed for safety.
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