It's much easier to tame a wild idea than invigorate one that has no life in the first place.

Observation capitalizes inspiration.

Reading supplies bread for imagination to feed on and bones for it to chew on.

If you go fishing you may not catch any fish. If you don't go fishing, you'll never catch any fish.

It is easier to tone down a wild idea than to think up a new one.

Imagination is the cornerstone of human endeavor.

Creativity is so delicate a flower that praise tends to make it bloom, while discouragement often nips it in the bud. Any of us will put out more and better ideas if our efforts are appreciated.