Quotes about Spontaneity

Spontaneity is being present in the present. Votes: 7

The essence of pleasure is spontaneity. Votes: 6

Only in spontaneity can we be who we truly are. Votes: 6

Analysis kills spontaneity. The grain once ground into flour springs and germinates no more. Votes: 6

As you get older, it gets a bit harder to keep the spontaneity in you, but I work at it. Votes: 6

Spontaneity is not enough - or, to be more exact, spontaneity is not possible until there is an unconscious coordination of form, space and vision. Votes: 6

Take a commonplace, clean it and polish it, light it so that it produces the same effect of youth and freshness and originality and spontaneity as it did originally, and you have done a poet's job. The rest is literature. Votes: 6

Analysis kills spontaneity. Votes: 5

Poetry is the spontaneous overflow of powerful feelings: it takes its origin from emotion recollected in tranquility. Votes: 5

Spontaneity has its time and its place. Votes: 4

I am neither spontaneous nor ready for anything. Votes: 4

In combat, spontaneity rules; rote performance of technique perishes. Votes: 4

The formal Washington dinner party has all the spontaneity of a Japanese imperial funeral. Votes: 4

If children are different from us, they are more spontaneous. Grown-up lives have become overlaid with dross. Votes: 4

No art is less spontaneous than mine. What I do is the result of reflection and the study of the great masters. Votes: 4

Spontaneity, the hallmark of childhood, is well worth cultivating to counteract the rigidity that may otherwise set in as we grow older. Votes: 4

As long as there are musicians who have a passion for spontaneity, for creating something thats never been before, the art form of jazz will flourish. Votes: 4

Usually it's a pretty calculated, sustained, and slow process by which you develop something. The effect can be one of spontaneity, but that's part of the artistry. Votes: 4

Our spontaneous action is always the best. You cannot, with your best deliberation and heed, come so close to any question as your spontaneous glance shall bring you. Votes: 4

When the entire process becomes a prescribed ritual that does not allow for spontaneous variations and reactions, the vitality of the medium and our relation to it suffers. Votes: 4

Creativity arises out of the tension between spontaneity and limitations, the latter (like the river banks) forcing the spontaneity into the various forms which are essential to the work of art or poem. Votes: 4

But I really like hosting, I think it's a strength of mine. It allows me to improvise, and I love the spontaneity of that, and I think I'm funny behind the desk when interviewing someone. Votes: 4

I've always been spontaneous and outgoing... I've tried lots of things so I've got some good life experiences, which is great 'cause it means I've got lots of material to work with as an actor. Votes: 4

We never do anything well till we cease to think about the manner of doing it. This is the reason why it is so difficult for any but natives to speak a language correctly or idiomatically. Votes: 4

Do not be afraid that too much labour over the composition is going to kill the spontaneity. Those who absorb and digest their experiences are, of a sudden, mountains of strength and can produce pictures with spontaneous start and finish. Votes: 4

I believe that all creativity and consciousness is born in the quality of play, as opposed to work, in the quickened intuitional spontaneity that I see as a constant through all my own existences, and in the experience of those I know. Votes: 4

Catch instants. Spontaneity, freshness. Votes: 3

Spontaneity is the province of youth Votes: 3

Spontaneity is a meticulously prepared art Votes: 3

Spontaneity comes after skill, not before. Votes: 3

Spontaneity has its time and its place. Votes: 3

Spontaneity is an infinite number of rehearsed possibilities. Votes: 3

Spontaneity is such an entertaining facet of show business. Votes: 3

Spontaneity and instincts are key factors to a memorable party. Votes: 3

I could use a little monotony in my life. Spontaneity is exhausting. Votes: 3

Spontaneity is one of the joys of existence, especially if you prepare for it in advance. Votes: 3

The inquiry leads us to that source, at once the essence of genius, of virtue, and of life, which we call Spontaneity or Instinct. Votes: 3

And then there is the universal role of adult. When you play that role, you take yourself and life very seriously. Spontaneity, lightheartedness, and joy are not part of that role. Votes: 3

There are very few joys in life greater than spontaneity. Spontaneity means to be in the moment; it means acting out of your awareness, not acting according to your old conditionings. Votes: 3

The modern spirit is a hesitant one. Spontaneity has given way to cautious legalisms, and the age of heroes has been superseded by a cult of specialization. We have no more giants; only obedient ants. Votes: 3

I'm a big believer in spontaneity. Votes: 2

I'm a guy that appreciates spontaneity and a woman being genuine and different. Votes: 2

Humans have a sense of spontaneity and emotion. We have a dichotomy between grief and happiness. Votes: 2

There is a trade off - as you grow older you gain wisdom but you lose spontaneity. Votes: 2

You might lose your spontaneity and, instead of composing first-rate Gershwin, end up with second rate Ravel. Votes: 2

I'm a great believer in spontaneity because I think planning is the most destructive thing in the world. Votes: 2

The fun stuff comes when someone is not so strict on sticking to the script. You're allowed the spontaneity, and great moments can happen. Votes: 2

Our emotions are often beautiful, but they can also be dangerous. They represent our spontaneity, and seem to speak to us of our freedom. Votes: 2

I don't like to practice; I like spontaneity. When I don't play guitar for a week and I pick it up again, I play better. Votes: 2

Photographing friends means that there's a spontaneity to the images. I have a lot of love for my friends and family, and I love taking cool pictures of them. Votes: 2

Creativity is not merely the innocent spontaneity of our youth and childhood; it must also be married to the passion of the adult human being, which is a passion to live beyond one's death. Votes: 2

I think you should ride the line between fatigue and chaos. The chaos keeps the energy level and spontaneity maximized, while fatigue is just over the edge, and you should try to avoid it. Votes: 2

When air conditioning, escalators, and advertising appeared, shopping expanded its scale, but also limited its spontaneity. And it became much more predictable, almost scientific. What had once been the most surprising became the most manipulated. Votes: 2

Real laughter is spontaneous. Like water from the spring it bubbles forth a creation of mingled action and spontaneity - two magic potions in themselves - the very essence of laughter - the unrestrained emotion within us! Votes: 2

Any actor has their moments of being stressed, but the great part about this job is that it's so unpredictable, and that's what I like. I love spontaneity. I don't ever want to be bored, doing the same thing from 9 to 5. Votes: 2

I'd do almost anything for love, within safe boundaries. I've flown to places to surprise people, even if it was just for a day. I think it's so important to keep the romance alive and make sure the fun and spontaneity are there. Votes: 2

Once people see this 'Unplugged,' I just want them to feel the spontaneity, to feel passionate... I want you to see another side of me, that's free, and feel where my head is, where whatever happens, happens. I want you to feel inspired. Votes: 2

The cardinal sin in sports, what could really wreck it, is not cheating to win, which has gone on forever, but cheating to lose. That threatens a fundamental aspect of sports' appeal, which is their spontaneity. If games are fixed, they're no different from movies; they're scripted. Votes: 2

People use the Method as a shield; it shields them from being vulnerable. I hear all these young actors who are like, 'I'm Method, I'm gonna go live in the house, you know, I totally get it, I've done it, I've been there', but one thing I know is it kills spontaneity. Votes: 2

The Tao's principle is spontaneity. Votes: 0

I like Vegas for its spontaneity. Votes: 0

Through spontaneity we are re-formed into ourselves. Votes: 0

We've educated children to think spontaneity is inappropriate. Votes: 0

Without spontaneity in any sport, you cannot succeed. Votes: 0

For me, the main thing is spontaneity & taking chances. Votes: 0

The heart yields spontaneity; the mind bends to understanding. Votes: 0

The passion and spontaneity in music is all gone. Votes: 0

The way that I live my life is on spontaneity. Votes: 0

Persuasive communication involves enthusiasm, animation, audience participation, authenticity and spontaneity. Votes: 0

Reintegration with Nature, which we are, is the recovery of spontaneity. Votes: 0

For a lot of us drawing is a tyranny which impedes freshness and spontaneity. Votes: 0

For me, the camera is a sketch book, an instrument of intuition and spontaneity. Votes: 0

Dialogue should convey a sense of spontaneity but eliminate the repetitiveness of real talk. Votes: 0

The spontaneity of slaps is sincerity, whereas the ceremonial of caresses is largely convention. Votes: 0

If the mind is calm, your spontaneity and honest thoughts appear. You become more spontaneous. Votes: 0

I am all in favour of spontaneity, providing it is carefully planned and ruthlessly controlled. Votes: 0

The governing idea of Hellenism is spontaneity of consciousness ; that of Hebraism, strictness of conscience . Votes: 0

Unconsciousness, spontaneity, instinct ... hold us to the earth and dictate the relatively good and useful. Votes: 0

It's not just that toil allows the appearance of spontaneity. It allows the actuality of spontaneity. Votes: 0

Without self-expression, life lacks spontaneity and joy. Without service to others, it lacks meaning and purpose. Votes: 0

I think that one can have luck if one tries to create an atmosphere of spontaneity. Votes: 0

In a normal education everything is designed to suppress spontaneity, but I wanted to develop it. Votes: 0

Any person by nature has inherent capabilities. You have to trust your instincts and act with spontaneity. Votes: 0

Critics have said I write without spontaneity, in cold blood. I don't. I write in hot blood. Votes: 0

Machines deprive us of two things which are certainly important ingredients of human happiness, namely, spontaneity and variety. Votes: 0

The rich fruit of spontaneity grows in the garden that is well tended by the discipline of schedule. Votes: 0

I consider this a kind of neoliberalism of the Left, this rise and promotion of spontaneity above preparation. Votes: 0

Sentiment, crystallized, grows into sentimentality. It lost all spontaneity, which was the essence of feeling. It was dated--old-fashioned. Votes: 0

All good conversation, manners, and action come from a spontaneity which forgets usages and makes the moment great. Votes: 0

There might be a different model for a literary community that's quicker, more real-time, and involves more spontaneity. Votes: 0

Individual experiences being limited and individual spontaneity feeble, we are strengthened and enriched by assimilating the experience of others. Votes: 0

When I do things without any explanation, but just with spontaneity...I can be sure that I am right. Votes: 0

Mozart tapped the source from which all music flows, expressing himself with a spontaneity and refinement and breathtaking rightness. Votes: 0

With kids, they force you to get out of bed. They force you to smile. They remind you of spontaneity. Votes: 0

It's in the nature of television to restrain the spontaneity of a live event. Things become more and more prepackaged. Votes: 0

Acting is the only time when I truly maintain the spontaneity that I want to be present at all times. Votes: 0

Structure ignites spontaneity. Limits yield intensity. When we play... by our self-chosen rules, we find that containment of strength amplifies strength. Votes: 0

Ah... romance to me is spontaneity. It's not diamond earrings; it's a bunch of daffodils that's freshly picked from the field. Votes: 0

You ask, 'How to live my life?' But with the question you are suffocating life itself, for life is spontaneity. Votes: 0

Having the presence of mind to react to any situation onstage is what makes the best performers keep their spontaneity intact. Votes: 0

I love the spontaneity of plays and of being onstage, because that's an energy that you can't really fabricate in movies. Votes: 0

Hopefully I'm bringing to rock n' roll the kind of spontaneity that I love, and always believed rock and roll stands for. Votes: 0

What I've learned is that love is made up of three ingredients: consideration, spontaneity, and [whispers] oral sex for guys and women. Votes: 0

I understand politically that uprisings take place as a combination of spontaneity and preparation, not that preparation is more important than spontaneity. Votes: 0

All the folks I play with come from jazz backgrounds or at least appreciate spontaneity within the parameters of a pop song. Votes: 0

I like the spontaneity; I like to just get people together and hit 'record' so hopefully it has got a liveliness about it. Votes: 0

Once a decision is made to be tasteful and risk-free, all spark, soul, variety, sleaze, spontaneity and fun go right out the window Votes: 0

That one thing you do give up when you get married is that magic moment of meeting someone, and the sparks and the spontaneity. Votes: 0

In time, we lose our freshness and spontaneity of true conversation. These are areas in which everyone interested in self-improvement will seek to improve. Votes: 0

Any time a writer thinks he has all the answers to how someone should talk or react or end a scene, it's a spontaneity-killer. Votes: 0

Play, creativity, art, spontaneity, all these experiences are their own rewards and are blocked when we perform for reward or punishment, profit or loss. Votes: 0

If you don't have imagination you're lost. But it's a virtue that's becoming increasingly rare, especially in its higher form: spontaneity. Mad, happy spontaneity. Votes: 0

The challenge to the improvisor is to get permanence into his spontaneity. The challenge to the composer is to get spontaneity into his permanence. Votes: 0

To ignore the unexpected (even if it were possible) would be to live without opportunity, spontaneity, and the rich moments of which "life" is made. Votes: 0

I'll never make any resolutions. Drop all resolutions! Let life be a natural spontaneity. The only golden rule is that there are no golden rules. Votes: 0

Our life-style contains more Thanatos than Eros, for egotism, exploitation, deception, obsession and addiction have more place in us than eroticism, joy, generosity and spontaneity. Votes: 0

What does the money machine eat? It eats youth, spontaneity, life, beauty, and, above all, it eats creativity. It eats quality and sh*ts quantity. Votes: 0

Music gives me a lot of peace, either classic music with its structure or the spontaneity of Miles Davis. It brings the best in you. Votes: 0

When I meet gay men anywhere in the world, there is a spontaneity and a spirit of fun and mischief that lesbians seem incapable of. Votes: 0

Since I am never alone with myself. Since I am always watching the character playing my part in the scene, there is no possibility of spontaneity. Votes: 0

There was something horribly depressing, she felt, about watching the weather report. That life could be planned like the perfect summer picnic drained it of spontaneity. Votes: 0

As long as there are musicians who have a passion for spontaneity, for creating something that's never been before, the art form of jazz will flourish. Votes: 0

I came together with younger musicians and tried to pass on my own experiences. In the process, I always tried to maintain my curiosity and spontaneity. Votes: 0

Judy Garland had this wonderful spontaneity that you just don't see anymore. She was such a witty, witty woman. And when you listen to her on... Votes: 0

I guess sometimes the greatest memories are made in the most unlikely of places, further proof that spontaneity is more rewarding than a meticulously planned life. Votes: 0

There is the potential for much more spontaneity with prints than there is with the sculpture, which tends to be very slow, accretive kind of process-labor intensive. Votes: 0

I write and rewrite and memorize, and then inject my performance with improvising and spontaneity, because if something feels too rehearsed, it's not going to be fun. Votes: 0

Winning children (who appear so guileless) are children who have discovered how effective charm and modesty and a delicately calculated spontaneity are in winning what they want. Votes: 0

One of the things that makes any good entertainment, whether it's a play, drama, comedy, television, film, whatever, is that you feel a certain amount of spontaneity. Votes: 0

Unless your life arises from your spontaneity, from your very empty heart, it is going to be just superficial. And with the superficial you cannot be blissful. Votes: 0

Life and the Universe show spontaneity;Down with ridiculous notions of Deity!Churches and creeds are lost in the mists;Truth must be sought with the Positivists. Votes: 0

I'm not an amazingly trained soul singer, so with me it's about feeling and energy and spontaneity - that's a really big part of who I am. Votes: 0

Believe, then, that you are a being unlimited by nature, born into flesh to materialize as best you can the great joy and spontaneity of your nature. Votes: 0

Films are artifice. We're telling stories on film. At the same time, when it works, there is a real tough immediacy and spontaneity to it, and a punch. Votes: 0

Our whole life is an attempt to discover when our spontaneity is whimsical, sentimental irresponsibility and when it is a valid expression of our deepest desires and values. Votes: 0

Especially when you deal with comedy, you have got to be really honest because it's the honesty and the spontaneity that causes people to chuckle, that catches people. Votes: 0

Hell is our creation, and we create hell by trying to do the impossible. Heaven is our nature, it is our spontaneity. It is where we always are. Votes: 0

I wasn't being critical of myself in the way I can normally be, and I was letting myself follow through with stuff. It was like a prolonged spontaneity. Votes: 0

Shouldn't it give us pause that the oldest works of art are as impressive today in their beauty and spontaneity as they were many thousands of years ago? Votes: 0

Often, even after years, mental states once present in consciousness return to it with apparent spontaneity and without any act of the will; that is, they are reproduced involuntarily. Votes: 0

There's a sense of spontaneity, and no emphasis on jokes in this show. People generally talk the way they talk in life if you were in this particular situation. Votes: 0

In the abstract art of cooking, ingredients trump appliances, passion supersedes expertise, creativity triumphs over technique, spontaneity inspires invention, and wine makes even the worst culinary disaster taste delicious. Votes: 0

It is my conviction that the public always shows itself more honest in its spontaneity than do those who officially set themselves up as judges of works of art. Votes: 0

Preparation for any role is a must, so that when the shot is happening, it's about reacting and living that moment. One must be so prepared that spontaneity comes! Votes: 0

Battles, in these ages, are transacted by mechanism; with the slightest possible development of human individuality or spontaneity; men now even die, and kill one another, in an artificial manner. Votes: 0

There's so much spontaneity involved, what do you practice? How do you practice teamwork? How do you practice sharing? How do you practice daring? How do you practice being nonjudgmental? Votes: 0

I think good actors are born with a kind of native gift. When you study too much with an acting teacher, that gets taken away. You lose your sense of spontaneity. Votes: 0

The body has to be looked after: one has to be very caring about the body and very loving to the body. And then, its very spontaneity purifies it, makes it holy. Votes: 0

Real greatness comes from that sort of spontaneity of the moment that takes it into another level. That can never be planned; it happens or it doesn't. And you can't force it. Votes: 0

I don't get stage fright, I actually love the energy, I love the spontaneity, I love the adrenaline you get in front of a live audience, it actually really works for me. Votes: 0

Joy of life... depends upon a certain spontaneity in regard to sex. Where sex is repressed, only work remains, and a gospel of work for work's sake never produced any work worth doing. Votes: 0

It might be argued that genuine spontaneity is not really possible or desirable so long as printed scores of great works exist. All modern musicians are, for better or worse, prisoners of Gutenberg. Votes: 0

Once you start rewriting, you're not able to stop. With each draft the fundamental banality and worthlessness of the material becomes more evident even as its vitality and spontaneity are drained from it. Votes: 0

The ambition of instantaneous photography... was that of preserving the spontaneity of action and avoiding any indication that the presence of the picture taker had a modifying influence on what was going on. Votes: 0

I like spontaneity and intelligence in a girl. Nothing is more attractive to me than someone who has a good sense of who she is and can hold her own in a conversation. Votes: 0

While traveling, I've found that spontaneity keeps things fresh, while serendipity guides me through it all. There have been a lot of rough moments along the way, but they often bear the best memories. Votes: 0

You can't overthink the music. Mood and intensity can't be manufactured. The blues isn't about structure; it's what you bring to it. The spontaneity of capturing a specific moment is what drives it. Votes: 0

I tend to be really pragmatic, but ultimately tend to be attracted to people who pull me into more spontaneity. I've really learned that, through surrender, the best experiences of my life have happened. Votes: 0

The growth of the intellect is spontaneous in every expansion. The mind that grows could not predict the times, the means, the mode of that spontaneity. God enters by a private door into every individual. Votes: 0

Animated films are so precisely engineered - right down to forming lines of dialogue with words pulled from several different takes - how do you translate that spontaneity from the live-action to the digital realm? Votes: 0

Fear is a great robber of power. It paralyzes the thinking faculties, ruins spontaneity, enthusiasm, and self confidence. It has a blighting effect upon all one's thoughts, moods, and efforts. It destroys ambition and efficiency. Votes: 0