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“It's true that I have very little idea what I shall be writing next, but at the same time I have a powerful premonition of everything that lies ahead of me, even ten years ahead.” quote by J. G. Ballard
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“It's true that I have very little idea what I shall be writing next, but at the same time I have a powerful premonition of everything that lies ahead of me, even ten years ahead.”

J. G. Ballard

About This Quote

Source Novel: The Drowned World, 1962

Even without a clear plan, a strong intuition about future possibilities can guide creative work.

In simple terms: Intuition guides future writing.

Key Takeaway

Trust your creative foresight.

Themes

creativity future uncertainty

Mood

introspective inspirational

Type

creative philosophical

When to use this quote

  • writing projects
  • long‑term planning
  • artistic experiments

Key Concepts

visionary thinking anticipation

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you balance intuition and research?
  • What practices sharpen creative foresight?
A Different Perspective

Intuition may mislead without research.

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