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The life of the creative man is led directed and controlled by boredom. Avoiding boredom is one of our most important purposes.

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The life of the creative man is led directed and controlled by boredom. Avoiding boredom is one of our most important purposes.

Tags: creation, creativity

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About Saul Steinberg

Saul Steinberg (June 15, 1914 – May 12, 1999) was an American artist, best known for his work for The New Yorker, most notably View of the World from 9th Avenue. He described himself as "a writer who draws".