The creation of art requires descent into the dark.

Doug Dorst
About This Quote

This quote from the Greek poet Homer speaks to the fact that to create art or music, one must dig into their own darkness and wrestle with their demons. One can’t be creative and productive without feeling their demons and giving voice to their darker side.

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