Direct Quote by Nancy Pickard
“You can have faith in writing itself. That's where to place your faith, in the same way that a pole vaulter places his faith in the laws of physics. He will go up in direct proportion to the strength with which he pushed off, and he will come down every time.”
About This Quote
Faith in the laws of physics, like a pole vaulter trusting gravity, ensures predictable outcomes; faith in writing follows similar reliable principles.
In simple terms: Trust in fundamental rules yields consistent results.
Key Takeaway
Place confidence in the underlying rules of your craft.
Themes
faith
writing
physics
principles
predictability
Mood
determined
inspired
Type
creative
motivational
When to use this quote
- authoring a novel
- learning a new skill
- sports training
Practical Applications
- study core principles before experimentation
- apply disciplined practice
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you balance trust in rules with innovation?
- When should you challenge the status quo?
A Different Perspective
Blind faith can ignore creative risk.
