Since I reached the conclusion that the essence of the creative person is being in love with what one is doing, I have had a growing awareness that this characteristic makes possible all the other personality characteristics of the creative person: independence of thought and judgment, honesty, perseverance, curiosity, willingness to take risks and the like.
Ellis Paul TorranceCreativity is a distinctive trait of human excellence in all domains of behavior.
Ellis Paul TorranceIt takes courage to be creative. Just as soon as you have a new idea, you are in a minority of one.
Ellis Paul TorranceOne of the most powerful wellsprings of creative energy, outstanding accomplishment, and self-fulfillment seems to be falling in love with something - your dreams, your image of the future.
Ellis Paul Torrance