Still ours the dance, the feast, the glorious Psalm, The mystic lights of emblem, and the Word.
Emma LazarusRead
I am never going to write for the sake of writing.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Writing should have purpose and meaning beyond mere creation.
Emma Lazarus emphasizes the importance of intention in writing. She rejects the notion of writing just for the sake of it, advocating instead that every piece of writing should carry a deeper significance or message, resonating with her belief in the power of words to provoke thought and inspire change.
Themes
WritingPurposeIntentionMeaningArt
In practice
Example use cases
In a writers' workshop to encourage participants to write with intent.
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