Agatha-christie Quote by Agatha Christie
““You start into it, inflamed by an idea, full of hope, full indeed of confidence. If you are properly modest, you will never write it at all, so there has to be one delicious moment when you have thought of something, know just how you are going to write it, rush for a pencil, and start buoyed up with exaltation. You then get into difficulties, don’t see your way out, and finally manage to accomplish more or less what you first meant to accomplish, though losing confidence all the time. Having finished it, you know it is absolutely rotten. A couple of months later, you wonder if it may not be all right after all.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Murder of Roger Ackroyd, 1926
Creative enthusiasm often begins with overconfidence, leading to struggle and eventual self‑criticism, yet the work may later be reassessed more positively.
In simple terms: Excitement fades into doubt, but later appreciation can arise.
Key Takeaway
Embrace the process, not just the outcome.
Themes
creativity
confidence
self‑criticism
reassessment
Mood
reflective
hopeful
Type
inspirational
philosophical
When to use this quote
- writing a novel
- starting a project
- overcoming creative block
Key Concepts
overconfidence
creative cycle
self‑doubt
Questions to Reflect On
- What steps can you take to balance enthusiasm with realistic planning?
- How do you handle self‑criticism after completing a project?
A Different Perspective
Confidence can blind realistic planning, causing avoid work.
