Almighty Quote by Laurence Sterne
“I begin with writing the first sentence—and trusting to Almighty God for the second.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: Tristram Shandy, Laurence Sterne, 1759
Writing begins with a sentence, trusting divine guidance for the next.
In simple terms: Start writing, trust later.
Key Takeaway
Begin and trust the process.
Themes
creativity
faith
writing
Mood
hopeful
contemplative
Type
literary
motivational
When to use this quote
- author workshops
- personal journaling
- creative retreats
Key Concepts
inspiration
spiritual trust
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you handle writer's block?
- Do you trust intuition?
A Different Perspective
Reliance on faith may not suit all writers.
![“[O]f all the several ways of beginning a book which are now in practice throughout the known world, I am confident my own way of doing it is the best—I'm sure it is the most religious—for I begin with writing the first sentence—and trusting to Almighty God for the second.” quote by Laurence Sterne](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/2fc/laurence-sterne-1405_books_o-f-all-the-several-ways-of-beginning-a_365521.jpg)
