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“When I feel I'm going to write something, then I just am quiet and I try to listen. Then something comes through. And I do what I can in order not to tamper with it.” quote by Jorge Luis Borges
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“When I feel I'm going to write something, then I just am quiet and I try to listen. Then something comes through. And I do what I can in order not to tamper with it.”

Jorge Luis Borges

About This Quote

Source Interview: Public speaking on writing, 1970s

He advises quiet listening before writing to let ideas emerge naturally, avoiding interference.

In simple terms: Listen first, then write without meddling.

Key Takeaway

Allow ideas to surface before shaping them.

Themes

creativity writing mindfulness

Mood

reflective inspirational

Type

advice philosophical

When to use this quote

  • authoring
  • journaling
  • brainstorming

Key Concepts

intuition creative flow self-awareness

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you create space for ideas?
  • What distractions hinder your listening?
A Different Perspective

Ideas may be vague or hard to capture without discipline.

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