If you do good, people will accuse you of selfish ulterior motives. Do good anyway.
Mother TeresaRead
You can write the best column in the world on Monday, and it does you absolutely no good on Tuesday. There is no way to win. You just write until you are tired, they fire you, or you die.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Writing is a continual effort that is not always rewarded, and one must keep writing regardless of the outcome.
This quote by Lewis Grizzard highlights the relentless nature of writing and creativity, suggesting that even the best work may be forgotten or irrelevant quickly. It emphasizes the importance of persistence in writing, asserting that true fulfillment comes not from accolades or validation but from the act of writing itself—irrespective of external factors like audience reception or career longevity.
Themes
WritingPersistenceCreativityEffortSuccess
In practice
Example use cases
In a writing workshop, to encourage students to keep working on their projects.
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