#elusive

Many writers upon the science of political economy have declared that it is the duty of a nation first to encourage the creation of wealth; and second, to direct and control its distribution. All such theories are delusive. ↗

— Leland Stanford

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I try to manage my day by my circadian rhythms because the creativity is such an elusive thing, and I could easily just stomp over it doing my administrative stuff. ↗

— Scott Adams

#because #could #creativity #day #doing

I thought that, with so much current attention focused on the topic of North Korea, I might share what I think are three books which cast a rare light on the elusive realm of North Korea. ↗

— Adam Johnson

#books #cast #current #elusive #focused

One's prime is elusive. You little girls, when you grow up, must be on the alert to recognize your prime at whatever time of your life it may occur. You must then live it to the full. ↗

— Muriel Spark

#elusive #full #grow #grow up #life

And there are no stars and that you're never really sure who's doing what and what voice is what and, you know what I mean? It's supposed to be quite elusive. ↗

— Damon Albarn

#elusive #i #know #mean #never

Since age seven, I've been composing and have never stopped composing, yet, the creative process is as elusive to me as it has ever been. ↗

— Lukas Foss

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The best way to investigate the elusive phenomenon called the creative process may well be to target all the misconceptions, to explain what the creative process is not. ↗

— Lukas Foss

#best way #called #creative #creative process #elusive

I've sort of heard that "it" girl thing, but not really. Hearing it from a few people doesn't solidify it in my mind and I wouldn't know how to solidify that title. It's so elusive and what does it mean, I don't know? ↗

— Rachel McAdams

#elusive #few #few people #girl #heard

Romance, like the rabbit at the dog track, is the elusive, fake, and never attained reward which, for the benefit and amusement of our masters, keeps us running and thinking in safe circles. ↗

— Beverly Jones

#attained #benefit #circles #dog #elusive

An athlete who tells you the training is always easy and always fun simply hasn't been there. Goals can be elusive which makes the difficult journey all the more rewarding. ↗

— Alberto Salazar

#athlete #been #difficult #easy #elusive