Two things put me in the spirit to give. One is that I…
“Two things put me in the spirit to give. One is that I have come to think of everyone with whom I come into contast as a patient in the emergency room. I see a lot of gaping wounds and dazed expressions. Or, as Marianne Moore put it, "The world's an orphan's home." And this feels more true than almost anything else I know. But so many of us can be soothed by writing: think of how many times you have opened a book, read one line, and said, "Yes!" And I want to give people that feeling, too, of connection, communication.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Seeing others as patients in need inspires generosity; writing can give others a sense of connection and affirmation.
In simple terms: Seeing people as wounded patients fuels giving; writing shares that feeling.
Key Takeaway
Use writing to connect and uplift others.
Themes
empathy
creativity
service
communication
Mood
inspirational
hopeful
Type
creative
motivational
When to use this quote
- therapy
- teaching
- blogging
- community building
Key Concepts
psychology
literature
humanism
Questions to Reflect On
- What stories have you shared that helped someone feel seen?
- How does empathy shape your creative work?
A Different Perspective
Writing may not reach everyone; impact varies.