Divine inspiration is a spiritual reality.
But it does not originate from a daughter of Zeus. Long ago, inspiration was something attributed to the Muses, nine daughters of Zeus who were each responsible for a different aspect of artistic expression. However, fall out of favor, and that unfortunate soul might never have an original thought again. While he doesn't know exactly what that phrase means, when the studio pulls his deal and releases him from his contract, he figures that it can't be good. Jack sets up a meeting, telling Steven that if Sarah takes him on as a client, his problems are over.