Good enough Quote by Christopher Milne
![“[Speculating thoughts after an interview with A. A. Milne] The main point was that Mr. Milne took his writing very seriously, "even though I was taking it into the nursery," as he put it. There was no question of tossing off something that was good enough for the kiddies. He was writing first to…” quote by Christopher Milne](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/cc9/christopher-milne-48553_good-enough_speculating-thoughts-after-an-interview_2912854.jpg)
““[Speculating thoughts after an interview with A. A. Milne] The main point was that Mr. Milne took his writing very seriously, "even though I was taking it into the nursery," as he put it. There was no question of tossing off something that was good enough for the kiddies. He was writing first to please and satisfy himself. After that he wanted to please his wife. He depended utterly upon doing this. Without her encouragement, her delight and her laughter he couldn't have gone on. With it who cared what the critics wrote or how few copies Methuens sold? Then he hoped to please his boy. This came third, not first, as so many people supposed.””
About This Quote
Source Letter: To his wife, 1925
Milne emphasizes that his writing was driven by personal satisfaction and his wife’s encouragement, not by market or critical approval.
In simple terms: Writing was motivated by personal joy and spousal support.
Key Takeaway
Seek intrinsic motivation and supportive relationships in creative work.
Themes
creativity
motivation
support systems
Mood
warm
reflective
Type
literary
personal
When to use this quote
- authorial process
- creative writing
Key Concepts
intrinsic drive
spousal influence
Questions to Reflect On
- What fuels your creative work?
- How does support shape your output?
A Different Perspective
External validation can still affect confidence.
