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“I cannot hope that what I have to say will be very interesting to many.” quote by Mary Augusta Ward
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“I cannot hope that what I have to say will be very interesting to many.”

Mary Augusta Ward

About This Quote

Source Novel: The House of Mirth by Edith Wharton, 1905

The speaker doubts the broad appeal of their words, fearing they lack interest.

In simple terms: Worried their words aren’t interesting.

Key Takeaway

Share anyway, accept limited audience.

Themes

self‑doubt communication audience humility

Mood

anxious reflective

Type

personal philosophical

When to use this quote

  • public speaking
  • writing
  • teaching
  • blogging

Key Concepts

confidence relevance self‑esteem

Questions to Reflect On

  • What would change if you wrote for a specific audience?
  • How can you make personal topics universally engaging?
A Different Perspective

Even uninteresting words can spark thought in a niche.

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