By all means continue destroying my possessions. I daresay I have too many.
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But in some ways I think it's braver to do it like this. And, to an extent, you know what? The worst that can happen is that everyone says, 'Well, that was dreadful, she should have stuck to writing for kids' and I can take that. So, yeah, I'll put it out there, and if everyone says, 'Well, that's shockingly bad – back to wizards with you', then obviously I won't be throwing a party. But I will live. I will live.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Taking risks in creative endeavors shows bravery, acceptance of criticism, and resilience.
In this quote, J.K. Rowling expresses her belief in the courage it takes to embrace new ventures, even in the face of potential failure. She acknowledges that while criticism may come, the act of putting oneself out there is an essential part of living fully and authentically.
Themes
CourageRiskWritingFailureCreativity
In practice
Example use cases
A motivational talk encouraging aspiring authors to pursue their passion despite fear of rejection.
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