The Cube is, at the same time, a symbol of simplicity and complexity. Erno Rubik More Quotes by Erno Rubik More Quotes From Erno Rubik We turn the Cube and it twists us. Erno Rubik cube us turn twists I think creativity is a capability of human being. When we're born, we're - all of us has this capability. But part of us forget to use it. Erno Rubik think born creativity forget It was tremendously satisfying to watch this color parade. Erno Rubik parade watch satisfying color Complex things, if you don't understand them, it seems complicated. If you understand them, and we know how to handle it, it became simple. Erno Rubik understand know you simple I was searching for a way to demonstrate 3D movement to my students and one day found myself staring into the River Danube, looking at how the water moved around the pebbles. This became the inspiration for the cube's twisting mechanism. The fact that it can do this without falling apart is part of its magic. Erno Rubik river day myself water I love the simplicity of the Cube because it's a very clear geometrical shape, and I love geometry because it's the study of how the whole universe is structured. Erno Rubik simplicity universe study love This was such an extraordinary situation that I simply could not accept it. Erno Rubik simply accept extraordinary situation I didn't give that name, the Rubik's Cube, and I called it Magic Cube because it's magic. Erno Rubik give name because magic I'm wondering how people are so creative, and how many things were born out of and inspired by the Cube. Erno Rubik things born creative people Throughout history, people have enjoyed playing both silly and clever games. Erno Rubik clever silly history people I don't want to say too many words about the magic of the Cube, because it's basically a mystery. It's like the Mona Lisa smile. It's both complex and very simple at the same time. And, well, people like it. Even today. Erno Rubik smile simple time today But thanks to my invention, my capitalist friends and I were able to bring the government to its knees. Erno Rubik thanks invention friends government But for me, it was a code I myself had invented! Yet I could not read it. Erno Rubik read myself me code