Delay Quote by Hilary Mantel
“I used to think that when I set out that doing the research was enough! But then the gaps would emerge that could only be filled by the imagination. And imagination only comes when you privilege the subconscious, when you make delay and procrastination work for you.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: The Guardian, 2015
Research alone leaves gaps; imagination, accessed via subconscious, fills them, turning procrastination into a creative ally.
In simple terms: Imagination completes research when you use subconscious.
Key Takeaway
Use delay to spark creative insights.
Themes
creativity
research
imagination
Mood
reflective
inspirational
Type
philosophical
motivational
When to use this quote
- academic writing
- artistic projects
- problem solving
- innovation
Key Concepts
subconscious
gap-filling
deliberate procrastination
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you channel procrastination productively?
- What subconscious cues guide your creative breakthroughs?
A Different Perspective
Imagination may be unreliable if not disciplined.
