Nobody reads the disclosures that roll down your computer screen. You click 'I agree' but you don't know what you're agreeing to.
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Writing is sacred, other activities are profane, and I don't want them to corrupt my writing.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The act of writing is regarded as a holy endeavor that should remain pure from distractions and negative influences.
In this quote, Nassim Nicholas Taleb expresses the notion that writing is a revered and sacred activity, one that requires focus and dedication. He believes that engaging in other, mundane or trivial activities can dilute the purity and integrity of the writing process, thereby corrupting the essence of the art form. By emphasizing the sanctity of writing, Taleb suggests that writers should guard their creative energy against distractions that might detract from their work.
Themes
WritingSacredCreativityDistractionsIntegrity
In practice
Example use cases
In a creative writing workshop, this quote can inspire participants to prioritize their writing time and avoid distractions.
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