Feeling Quote by Annie Dillard
“There is neither a proportional relationship, nor an inverse one, between a writer’s estimation of a work in progress & its actual quality. The feeling that the work is magnificent, & the feeling that it is abominable, are both mosquitoes to be repelled, ignored, or killed, but not indulged.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: The Writing Life, 1992
Creative confidence can mislead; both over‑confidence and self‑doubt distort perception of progress.
In simple terms: Both over‑confidence and self‑doubt are harmful.
Key Takeaway
Balance confidence with realistic self‑assessment.
Themes
creativity
confidence
perception
Mood
reflective
cautious
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- writing workshops
- project management
- personal development
- critical review
Key Concepts
self‑evaluation
quality assessment
artistic process
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you gauge true quality?
- When should you trust instinct over data?
A Different Perspective
Over‑reliance on intuition may ignore measurable metrics.
