creativity, n.All

Creativity is dependent upon being open-minded about what nature is trying to tell you.

Sarcasm boosts creative thinking because, in order to understand it, we must overcome contradictions between the literal and intended meaning of sarcastic statements.

Creativity is a wild mind and a disciplined eye.

Elephants mourn, cry, have mental breakdowns, play the drums, paint, mimic humans’ speech and show basic arithmetic skills.

Creativity is, along with originality, nothing but the result of the wise management of combinations. The creative genius combines more rapidly, and with a greater critical sense of what gets tossed out and what gets saved.

Creativity is an attempt to resolve a conflict generated by unexpressed biological impulses, such that unfulfilled desires are the driving force of the imagination, and they fuel our dreams and daydreams.

Working at a messy desk can help you think more creatively.

Creativity is about not looking back too much and being willing to throw away what you've done and who you were.

Creativity is dependent upon the childlike inclination for play and the childlike desire for recognition.

Social rejection can increase levels of creativity in people with a strong sense of independence.

Very creative people tend to carry a gene associated with mental disorders, according to a study published in the journal Nature Neuroscience.

Creativity is an attitude requiring first of all the capacity to be puzzled.

Sarcasm boosts creativity in all parties involved in the conversation.

Showers really do spark creativity.

Creativity is at the heart of eccentricity.

incubation period'the state the brain enters when we are in a relaxed state (i.e. when taking a shower), allowing our subconscious mind to bring things to our attention, to experience greater problem-solving ability and creativity'