--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: Stories come to me and I don't know where…" description: "\"Stories come to me and I don't know where they come from, but afterwards I can look back and say, 'Oh yes, that's got a little bit of me, or a little b..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/a18/anthony-browne-13017_afterwards_stories-come-to-me-and-i-don-t-know-wher_1425689.jpg" --- # Stories come to me and I don't know where they come from… ![“Stories come to me and I don't know where they come from, but afterwards I can look back and say, 'Oh yes, that's got a little bit of me, or a little bit of my own son in it'. That's where ideas come from.” quote by Anthony Browne](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/a18/anthony-browne-13017_afterwards_stories-come-to-me-and-i-don-t-know-wher_1425689.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/a18/anthony-browne-13017_afterwards_stories-come-to-me-and-i-don-t-know-wher_1425689.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/a18/anthony-browne-13017_afterwards_stories-come-to-me-and-i-don-t-know-wher_1425689.jpg) > “Stories come to me and I don't know where they come from, but afterwards I can look back and say, 'Oh yes, that's got a little bit of me, or a little bit of my own son in it'. That's where ideas come from.” [Anthony Browne](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/anthony-browne/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Ideas arise from personal experiences and relationships, even if the source feels mysterious. **In simple terms:** Ideas come from personal parts. Key Takeaway Tap into personal stories for creativity. Themes creativity family identity Mood introspective inspired Type creative reflective When to use this quote - writing - parenting - art projects Key Concepts psychology storytelling Questions to Reflect On - What personal moments inspire your work? - How do you recognize your voice in ideas? 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