"Creativity involves the ability to synthesize. Einstein captured it nicely when he called his own work "combinatory play." It is a matter of sifting through data, perceptions and materials to come up with combinations that are new and useful."
–– Richard Florida (b. 1957), American urban studies theorist, author, and professor
Source: Richard Florida. The Rise of the Creative Class: and how it's transforming work, leisure, community and everyday life. New York: Basic Books, 2002; p. 31.
via Commonplace Book 2003-2004, 2003, p.45.
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