Chance Quote by Brenda Ueland
“I learned...that inspiration does not come like a bolt, nor is it kinetic, energetic striving, but it comes into us slowly and quietly and all the time, though we must regularly and every day give it a little chance to start flowing, prime it with a little solitude and idleness.”
About This Quote
Source Book: A Gift of Uncommon Writing, 1931
Inspiration arrives gently and continuously; it thrives when we allow solitude and idle moments.
In simple terms: Inspiration comes slowly; give it space.
Create quiet time for ideas to grow.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- writing sessions
- artistic projects
- problem solving
- personal reflection
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you balance solitude with productivity?
- What daily habits nurture quiet inspiration?
Too much idleness can lead to procrastination.