How can I know what I think till I see what I say?

Quote of the Week 43

"How can I know what I think till I see what I say?"
― E. M. Forster

See Quote Investigator for the origin of the quote: The saying was popularized by both Graham Wallas and E. M. Forster although both disclaimed credit for authorship. ... In conclusion, in 1926 Graham Wallas attributed the expression to a little girl. In 1927 E. M. Forster attributed the expression to an old lady. Both of them helped to popularize the saying. W. H. Auden also used the saying, but he referred back to Forster.


"Wie kann ich wissen, was ich denke, bevor ich höre, was ich sage?"
― E. M. Forster

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