Knowing Quote by Anonymous
“I had hardly begun to read I asked how can you ever be sure that what you write is really any good at all and he said you can't you can't you can never be sure you die without knowing whether anything you wrote was any good if you have to be sure don't write”
About This Quote
The speaker doubts the quality of their writing and wonders if certainty is possible, concluding that one should write without needing certainty.
In simple terms: Uncertainty about writing quality leads to advice: write without needing certainty.
Key Takeaway
Write despite doubts about quality.
Themes
creativity
self‑doubt
writing
certainty
philosophy
Mood
introspective
encouraging
Type
advice
philosophical
When to use this quote
- authoring
- journaling
- creative work
Key Concepts
imperfection
process over product
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you balance self‑critique with productivity?
- What strategies help accept imperfect work?
A Different Perspective
May ignore constructive criticism.
