Dorothea Brande Quotes

A collection of quotes by Dorothea Brande.

Dorothea Brande (1893-1948) was an American writer and editor, known for her works on creativity and self-improvement. She authored the influential book "Becoming a Writer" in 1934, which offered practical advice and insights into the writing process. Brande advocated for the importance of developing discipline, cultivating inspiration, and overcoming writer's block. Her book remains a classic resource for aspiring writers to this day.

All that is necessary to break the spell of inertia and frus

All that is necessary to break the spell of inertia and frustration is this: Act as if it were impossible to fail. That is the talisman, the formula, the command of right-about-face which turns us from failure towards success.

Dorothea Brande


The only difference between a problem and a solution is that

The only difference between a problem and a solution is that people understand the solution.

Dorothea Brande

Problems

To guarantee success, act as if it were impossible to fail.

To guarantee success, act as if it were impossible to fail.

Dorothea Brande

Success & Failure

There are seeds of self-destruction in all of us that will b

There are seeds of self-destruction in all of us that will bear only unhappiness if allowed to grow.

Dorothea Brande

Sadness

Envisioning the end is enough to put the means in motion.

Envisioning the end is enough to put the means in motion.

Dorothea Brande

Prophecy

Where there is an open mind, there will always be a frontier

Where there is an open mind, there will always be a frontier.

Dorothea Brande

Mind

A problem clearly stated is a problem half solved.

A problem clearly stated is a problem half solved.

Dorothea Brande

Problems

Man's mind is not a container to be filled but rather a fire

Man's mind is not a container to be filled but rather a fire to be kindled.

Dorothea Brande

Mind

The Wright brothers flew through the smoke screen of impossi

The Wright brothers flew through the smoke screen of impossibility.

Dorothea Brande

Determination

So long as new ideas are created, sales will continue to rea

So long as new ideas are created, sales will continue to reach new highs.

Dorothea Brande

Ideas