Ideas Quote by William J. Reilly
““Remember that a burst of enthusiasm usually accompanies a new idea and that the tendency is for you to hurry and tell someone. The mental energy generated by your idea is thereby dissipated in talk rather than in thought. After you talk about it for while, you grow tired. Your idea flows out through the mouth like a weak, shallow creek. The energy that would have developed the idea is released and the idea dies. Don't you talk to anybody about any idea until you have fully developed it!””
About This Quote
Source Book: Unknown (self‑help)
Ideas lose power when prematurely shared; develop them internally before externalizing.
In simple terms: Don’t share ideas until they’re fully formed.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate ideas privately first.
Themes
creativity
focus
discipline
Mood
thoughtful
strategic
Type
advice
motivational
When to use this quote
- brainstorming sessions
- writing
- product development
Key Concepts
cognitive load
idea incubation
Questions to Reflect On
- How long should you incubate an idea?
- When is sharing beneficial?
A Different Perspective
Collaboration can also spark improvement.
