Book Quote by Paul Auster
“I never experiment with anything in my books. Experimentation means you don't know what you're doing.”
About This Quote
Source Book: In the Country of Last Things, Paul Auster, 1987
The author avoids experimental methods, believing they imply uncertainty and lack of control.
In simple terms: Avoids experiments to stay certain.
Key Takeaway
Embrace uncertainty to innovate.
Themes
creativity
control
uncertainty
Mood
anxious
reflective
Type
advice
philosophical
When to use this quote
- writing
- academic research
- artistic process
- personal development
Key Concepts
experimentalism
authorial confidence
Questions to Reflect On
- How does fear of the unknown limit your work?
- What could you gain by trying new approaches?
A Different Perspective
Experimentation can lead to valuable discoveries despite risk.
