Anyone with gumption and a sharp mind will take the measure of two things: what's said and what's done.
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Your temperament is what you write with, but it's also how you deal with the world.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Your personality influences both your writing and your interactions with others.
Seamus Heaney suggests that a person's temperament plays a crucial role in their creative expression and their approach to life. This quote reflects the idea that the way one perceives and interacts with the world is deeply intertwined with their internal emotional state and disposition, impacting both personal and artistic endeavors.
Themes
TemperamentWritingPersonalityWorldviewCreativity
In practice
Example use cases
Sharing this quote at a writers' workshop to encourage reflection on personal influences.
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