It came about as follows: over the years when I was…
“It came about as follows: over the years when I was involved in dianetics, I wrote the beginnings of many stories. I would get an idea, and then write the beginning, and then never touch it again.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
He describes a habit of starting many stories but abandoning them after the opening, reflecting a pattern of incomplete projects.
In simple terms: He often never finished stories after the start.
Key Takeaway
Finish what you begin.
Themes
creativity
incompletion
discipline
Mood
reflective
critical
Type
personal anecdote
advice
When to use this quote
- writing
- novel development
- personal productivity
Key Concepts
procrastination
idea generation
Questions to Reflect On
- Why do you abandon projects after the start?
- What could help you continue?
A Different Perspective
Many ideas die because of lack of follow‑through.