Surprise Quote by David Hume
““Tristram Shandy may perhaps go on a little longer, but we will not follow him. With all his drollery there is a sameness of extravagance which tires us. We have just a succession of Surprise, surprise, surprise.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: Tristram Shandy, 1759
Excessive novelty becomes tiresome; surprise loses impact.
In simple terms: Too much surprise bores.
Key Takeaway
Seek balance in creativity.
Themes
novelty
surprise
fatigue
Mood
reflective
analytical
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- writing
- marketing
- entertainment
- product design
Key Concepts
literature
aesthetics
Questions to Reflect On
- How much novelty is enough?
- When does surprise become cliché?
A Different Perspective
Predictability can also be dull.
