Decision making Quote by John Dryden
“What judgment I had increases rather than diminishes; and thoughts, such as they are, come crowding in so fast upon me, that my only difficulty is to choose or reject; to run them into verse or to give them the other harmony of prose.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: “The Judgment” (1673)
Increasing judgment leads to more thoughts, forcing a choice between poetic or prose expression.
In simple terms: More judgment brings many thoughts, choose verse or prose.
Key Takeaway
Decide how to channel inner thoughts.
Themes
creativity
judgment
expression
Mood
thoughtful
introspective
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- writing
- journaling
- poetry workshops
Key Concepts
Literary form
self‑reflection
Questions to Reflect On
- Which form best captures your current emotions?
- How does judgment affect your creative process?
A Different Perspective
Choosing one form may limit other insights.
