--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: I lie and repeat these words over to…" description: "\"“I lie and repeat these words over to myself, and find that they are capital. Little by little others come and fit themselves to the preceding ones. I ..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/b47/knut-hamsun-1203_language_i-lie-and-repeat-these-words-over-to-mys_757510.png" --- # I lie and repeat these words over to myself, and find that… ![“I lie and repeat these words over to myself, and find that they are capital. Little by little others come and fit themselves to the preceding ones. I grow keenly wakeful. I get up and snatch paper and pencil from the table behind my bed. It was as if a vein had burst in me ; one word follows…” quote by Knut Hamsun](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/b47/knut-hamsun-1203_language_i-lie-and-repeat-these-words-over-to-mys_757510.png) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/b47/knut-hamsun-1203_language_i-lie-and-repeat-these-words-over-to-mys_757510.png) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/b47/knut-hamsun-1203_language_i-lie-and-repeat-these-words-over-to-mys_757510.png) > ““I lie and repeat these words over to myself, and find that they are capital. Little by little others come and fit themselves to the preceding ones. I grow keenly wakeful. I get up and snatch paper and pencil from the table behind my bed. It was as if a vein had burst in me ; one word follows another, and they fit themselves together harmoniously with telling effect. Scenes piles on scene, actions and speeches bubble up in my brain, and a wonderful sense of pleasure empowers me. I write as one possessed, and fill page after page without a moment’s pause”” [Knut Hamsun](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/knut-hamsun/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. The writer describes an intense, almost compulsive creative flow where thoughts and words cascade together, producing a deep sense of pleasure and productivity. **In simple terms:** A writer feels a powerful, unstoppable surge of ideas that flow naturally. Key Takeaway Embrace moments of creative flow without forcing them. Themes creativity inspiration flow writing passion Mood exhilarated focused joyful Type descriptive personal inspirational When to use this quote - writing sessions - late night brainstorming - artist retreats - academic research on creativity - therapy for writer's block Key Concepts stream of consciousness creative immersion psychology of inspiration Questions to Reflect On - How do you recognize when creative momentum becomes overwhelming? - What practices help balance spontaneous writing with thoughtful revision? A Different Perspective Such fervent flow can lead to burnout or loss of critical editing. ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ No ratings yet [Language](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/language/) [Words](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/words/) ## Related quotes > [I had wanted to write 'The Possessed' as fiction, but everyone told me that no one would read a novel about graduate students. 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