Doing Quote by Arthur Phillips
“I do worry that it's impossible to write something original, that there's nothing that a human hasn't already thought of. But I can put it out of my mind and get on with what I'm doing.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Book of Effective, Arthur Phillips, 2008
The fear of lacking originality can paralyze, but dismissing it allows productive work to continue.
In simple terms: Worrying about originality blocks action; ignoring it frees you.
Key Takeaway
Ignore originality doubts, keep creating.
Themes
creativity
self-doubt
productivity
Mood
reflective
determined
Type
inspirational
philosophical
When to use this quote
- writing
- research
- artistic projects
- academic work
Key Concepts
originality
psychology
focus
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you transform existing ideas into something fresh?
- What steps help you move past self-doubt?
A Different Perspective
Original ideas often build on existing thoughts, not appear from void.
