Few things are better in the world than a room full of librarians. I consider them literary heroes. The keepers and defenders of the written word.
Louise PennyRead
I've seen enough successful writers who no longer seem to care when they are recognized with an award, and I think that's just tragic.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote highlights the tragic loss of passion for writing among some successful authors once they receive recognition.
Louise Penny emphasizes that for some successful writers, the joy and enthusiasm for their craft diminish once they achieve external recognition, like awards. This loss of passion is seen as a tragedy, suggesting that the intrinsic motivation to write should be more valued than the accolades that come with success.
Themes
SuccessWritingPassionRecognitionAwards
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech about artistic integrity, I shared this quote to highlight the importance of passion over accolades.
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