"The writer is more concerned to know than to judge."--W. Somerset Maugham, The Moon and Sixpence
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Quintessential Quotes: #writingwisdom–Writealready2017
"In giving to the character of his invention flesh and bones, (the writer) is giving life to that part of himself which finds no other means of expression. His satisfaction is a sense of liberation."--W. Somerset Maugham, The Moon and Sixpence
Quintessential Quotes: #writingwisdom–Writealready2017
"The character of a scoundrel, logical and complete, has a fascination for his creator which is an outrage to law and order...It may be that in his rogues the writer gratifies instincts deep-rooted in him, which the manners and customs of a civilised world have forced back to the mysterious recesses of the subconscious."--W. Somerset … Continue reading Quintessential Quotes: #writingwisdom–Writealready2017
Quintessential Quotes: #writingwisdom–Writealready2017
"...there is something disconcerting to the writer in the instinct which causes him to take an interest in the singularities of human nature so absorbing that his moral sense is powerless against it. He recognises in himself an artistic satisfaction in the contemplation of evil which a little startles him; but sincerity forces him to … Continue reading Quintessential Quotes: #writingwisdom–Writealready2017
Quintessential Quotes: #writingwisdom–Writealready2017
"...the writer should seek his reward in the pleasure of his work and in release from the burden of his thought; and, indifferent to aught else, care nothing for praise or censure, failure or success."--W. Somerset Maugham, The Moon and Sixpence
Quintessential Quotes: #writingwisdom–Writealready2017
"Art is a manifestation of emotion, and emotion speaks a language that all may understand."--W. Somerset Maugham, The Moon and Sixpence
The Road Less Traveled, Revisited
I've been thinking about choices today. We all know Robert Frost's take on making decisions based on which choice is easier--you're a slacker if you do. OK, well, maybe not a slacker...but surely Bobby F would think less of you if you did take that road on the right. And, sure--taking that sketchy, overgrown road … Continue reading The Road Less Traveled, Revisited
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