I want to still be me when I wake up one fine morning and have breakfast at Tiffany´s.
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To me, the greatest pleasure of writing is not what it's about, but the inner music that words make.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The joy of writing lies in the beauty and rhythm of words rather than their subject matter.
Truman Capote emphasizes that the essence of writing transcends the topics being written about. Instead, it is the inherent beauty and musicality of the words themselves that provides the greatest satisfaction to the writer. This perspective values the artistry of language and the emotional resonance it can create, suggesting that the act of crafting words can evoke a unique pleasure akin to listening to music.
Themes
WritingMusicWordsPleasureArtistry
In practice
Example use cases
In a workshop on creative writing, this quote can inspire participants to focus on the beauty of their language.
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All quotes →All writing, all art, is an act of faith. If one tries to contribute to human understanding, how can that be called decadent? It's like saying a declaration of love is an act of decadence. Any work of art, provide it springs from a sincere motivation to further understanding between people, is an act of faith and therefore is an act of love.
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I don't want to own anything until I find a place where me and things go together.
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The quietness of his tone italicized the malice of his reply.
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