Fascinating Quote by Doris Egan
“Those voices telling you that it's all wrong, and you should be louder or softer or more fashionable or marketable? Those are the bad voices. The only guide you can afford to listen to is the obsessive, lovestruck thing inside you that keeps insisting it finds some particular subject utterly fascinating. Do not shame this part of yourself. Take it by the hand and lead it to safety.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Moon and the Sun by Vonda N. McIntyre, 1997
Listen to the inner passion that truly excites you, not the external pressures of conformity or marketability.
In simple terms: Follow your genuine fascination, ignore noisy critics.
Key Takeaway
Trust your inner drive.
Themes
self‑discovery
authenticity
creativity
Mood
reflective
encouraging
Type
advice
inspirational
When to use this quote
- career choice
- artistic projects
- personal growth
- overcoming self‑doubt
Key Concepts
intrinsic motivation
self‑compassion
Questions to Reflect On
- What inner interest have you suppressed?
- How can you protect it from criticism?
A Different Perspective
External expectations can drown out inner voice.
