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“Sometimes you have the feeling that some little imp is standing behind you and dictating to you, but he gives it to you slowly, drop by drop.” quote by Isaac Bashevis Singer
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“Sometimes you have the feeling that some little imp is standing behind you and dictating to you, but he gives it to you slowly, drop by drop.”

Isaac Bashevis Singer

About This Quote

Source Short story: Inner voice, 1978

A small inner critic whispers slowly, influencing thoughts drop by drop.

In simple terms: Inner critic whispers slowly.

Key Takeaway

Recognize and manage internal dialogue.

Themes

psychology self-talk creativity control

Mood

introspective hopeful

Type

literary psychological

When to use this quote

  • writing
  • therapy
  • decision making

Key Concepts

Self-awareness inner narrative

Questions to Reflect On

  • How to differentiate helpful vs harmful inner voice?
  • What practices quiet negative whispers?
A Different Perspective

The voice may be a helpful guide.

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