Born Quote by Paul Auster
“Writing is such a strange, utterly mysterious process. First, there was nothing; then, suddenly, there was something. I don't know where thoughts are born. Where the hell does it come from? I don't know. I really don't know.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: The New York Trilogy by Paul Auster, 1985
The creative act feels mysterious, emerging from nowhere and defying easy explanation.
In simple terms: Writing feels mysterious and unpredictable.
Key Takeaway
Embrace uncertainty in the creative process.
Themes
creativity
mystery
process
Mood
curious
reflective
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- authoring a novel
- journal writing
- brainstorming sessions
Key Concepts
origin of ideas
creative flow
psychology of writing
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you capture fleeting ideas?
- What environment nurtures your creativity?
A Different Perspective
The mystery may mask underlying habits or techniques.
![“Thoughts are created in the act of writing. [It is a myth that] you must have something to say in order to write. Reality: You often need to write in order to have anything to say. Thought comes with writing, and writing may never come if it is postponed until we are satisfied that we have…” quote by Frank Smith](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/80e/frank-smith-29214_assertion_thoughts-are-created-in-the-act-of-writi_489595.jpg)
