And when I was saying I want to become number one of the world and I was 7, 8 years old, most of the people were laughing to me. Because you know, it seemed like I have one percent chances to do that. And I've done it.
Novak DjokovicRead
Writing is the hardest thing I know, but it was the only thing I wanted to do. I wrote for 20 years and published nothing before my first book.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Writing requires perseverance, even in the face of difficulty and initial failure.
Kent Haruf’s quote reflects the challenges of the writing process and the commitment required to pursue one’s passion despite obstacles and setbacks. He emphasizes that the struggle to produce meaningful work can be daunting, but the desire to create is a powerful motivator that drives individuals to persist for years, even without immediate success.
Themes
WritingPerseveranceMotivationFailureSuccessPassion
In practice
Example use cases
In a writing workshop, to encourage participants to push through writer's block.
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