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Maslow Art Quotes - (12 quotes)

Abraham Maslow - From the Fame category:

There is, first, the desire for strength, for achievement, for adequacy, for confidence in the face of the world, and for independence and freedom. Secondly, we have what we may call the desire for reputation or prestige. (Abraham Maslow)

Abraham Maslow - From the Health category:

I can feel guilty about the past, apprehensive about the future, but only in the present can I act. The ability to be in the present moment is a major component of mental wellness. (Abraham Maslow)

Abraham Maslow - From the Miracles category:

We have got to abandon the sense of amazement in the face of creativity, as if it were a miracle if anybody created anything. (Abraham Maslow)

Abraham Maslow - From the Peace category:

A musician must make music, an artist must paint, a poet must write, if he is to be ultimately at peace with himself. What one can be, one must be. (Abraham Maslow)

Abraham Maslow - From the Perception category:

Apparently one impression we are making... is that creativeness consists of lightning striking you on the head in one great glorious moment. (Abraham Maslow)

Abraham Maslow - From the Play category:

Almost all creativity involves purposeful play. (Abraham Maslow)

Abraham Maslow - From the Potential category:

Where was the human potential lost? How was it crippled? ...a good question might be not why do people create? But why do people not create or innovate? (Abraham Maslow)

Abraham Maslow - From the Problems category:

When the only tool you own is a hammer, every problem begins to resemble a nail. (Abraham Maslow)

Abraham Maslow - From the Profession category:

A musician must make music, an artist must paint, a poet must write if he is to be ultimately at peace with himself. What one can be, one must be. (Abraham Maslow)

Abraham Maslow - From the Questions category:

The key question isn't "What fosters creativity?" But it is why in God's name isn't everyone creative? (Abraham Maslow)

Abraham Maslow - From the Standards category:

A first-rate soup is more creative than a second-rate painting. (Abraham Maslow)

Abraham Maslow - From the Work category:

The fact that people who create are good workers tends to be lost. (Abraham Maslow)

Editor: Robert Genn

Consultants: Sara Genn, Richard Thompson
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