Best way Quote by Daniel Kehlmann
“I think that's just what happens when you write a big bestseller. After that you need to find out: What's the best way to go on? And the worst thing you could do would be to try to repeat the formula. That would be suffocating.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: The Guardian, 2022
Success creates pressure to replicate, but repetition stifles creativity and growth.
In simple terms: Repeating a hit limits new ideas.
Seek fresh directions after success.
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When to use this quote
- author interviews
- publishing decisions
- career planning
- creative workshops
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you balance audience expectations with artistic evolution?
- What new challenges can you set for yourself?
Repeating formula may still yield short‑term gains but harms long‑term development.