The writer is the person who stands outside society, independent of affiliation and independent of influence.
Don DelilloRead
There's a moral force in a sentence when it comes out right. It speaks the writer's will to live.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The power of well-crafted sentences reflects the author's passion for life.
This quote emphasizes the significance of language and expression in writing. When a sentence is constructed well, it conveys not only the thoughts of the writer but also their deep-seated desire to communicate and engage with life itself, showcasing the transformative power of words in articulating personal truths and experiences.
Themes
WritingLanguageExpressionPassionCommunication
In practice
Example use cases
In a workshop on creative writing, one might say: 'Remember, there's a moral force in a sentence when it comes out right; let your words reflect your will to live.'
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