Unconscious Quote by C.L. Moore
““...[R]ead a great deal of the works you enjoy most. Much of it will be useless. But the trusty unconscious can be relied on to make lots of unseen notes, just in case.””
About This Quote
Source Essay: Letter to a Young Writer, 1930s
Reading widely builds a subconscious library of ideas that later surface unexpectedly.
In simple terms: Reading creates hidden notes for later use.
Trust your subconscious to surface useful insights.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- writing projects
- research
- personal development
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you capture subconscious insights?
- What habits help turn hidden notes into ideas?
Unseen notes may be vague or irrelevant without deliberate review.