It is good to have an end to journey towards; but it is the journey that matters, in the end.
Ursula K. Le GuinRead
When people say, Did you always want to be a writer?, I have to say no! I always WAS a writer.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote emphasizes the intrinsic nature of being a writer rather than a learned aspiration.
Ursula K. Le Guin expresses that being a writer is not merely a goal one sets out to achieve, but rather an inherent quality that defines her. This perspective highlights the notion that creative expression is a fundamental aspect of oneβs identity, rather than a profession one merely chooses to pursue.
Themes
WritingIdentityCreativityPassionSelf-Identity
In practice
Example use cases
You could use this quote when discussing the importance of following your passions in a writer's workshop.
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