Approach Quote by Erich Maria Remarque
“Little by little things began to assume a new aspect. The sense of insecurity vanished, words came of themselves, I was no longer so painfully conscious of everything I said. I drank on and felt the great soft wave approach and embrace me; the dark hour began to fill with pictures and stealthily the noiseless procession of dreams appeared again superimposed on the dreary, grey landscape of existence.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: All Quiet on the Western Front, 1929
Gradual confidence growth eases insecurity, allowing spontaneous expression and vivid imagination to emerge.
In simple terms: Confidence builds, words flow, imagination returns.
Key Takeaway
Embrace gradual change to unlock creativity.
Themes
confidence
creativity
self‑acceptance
growth
Mood
reflective
hopeful
Type
literary
inspirational
When to use this quote
- public speaking
- creative writing
- personal therapy
- artistic performance
Key Concepts
psychology
literary introspection
Questions to Reflect On
- How does confidence affect your communication style?
- What practices sustain creative flow?
A Different Perspective
May overlook external feedback, leading to blind spots.
