To make films, it always begins with two words: what and how. First of all, you have to find a story, or what are you going to tell? And you have to find a way to tell it visually.
Wong Kar-WaiRead
When I write, I make my memories tangible, and in this way I can get rid of them.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Writing allows the author to externalize memories and emotions, providing a way to process and release them.
In this quote, Jorge Semprun expresses the therapeutic power of writing as a creative act. By putting memories into words, they become a physical entity, allowing the writer to reflect on and ultimately detach from those experiences, turning intangible emotions into something concrete and manageable.
Themes
WritingMemoriesEmotionsExpressionCreativity
In practice
Example use cases
A writer sharing their personal struggles during a speaking engagement.
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