Angel Quote by Milan Kundera
“I remember that the day I finished 'The Angels,' part three of 'The Book of Laughter and Forgetting', I was terribly proud of myself. I was sure that I had discovered the key to a new way of putting together a narrative.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Book of Laughter and Forgetting, The Angels, Part Three, Milan Kundera, 1979
The author felt a surge of pride after completing a narrative experiment, believing he had uncovered a novel storytelling method.
In simple terms: Pride after finishing a creative experiment.
Key Takeaway
Recognize and celebrate breakthroughs in your work.
Themes
creativity
pride
innovation
Mood
proud
reflective
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- writing a novel
- film script
- personal project
- academic paper
Key Concepts
narrative structure
artistic discovery
Questions to Reflect On
- What does “new way of putting together a narrative” mean to you?
- How can you test if your method is truly novel?
A Different Perspective
Self‑assessment may overestimate novelty; feedback is needed.
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