Feels Quote by Jorge Luis Borges
“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.”
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.
Allow ideas to surface before shaping them.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- authoring
- journaling
- brainstorming
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you create space for ideas?
- What distractions hinder your listening?
Ideas may be vague or hard to capture without discipline.