A conscious act grew out of this by the time I began…
““A conscious act grew out of this by the time I began writing stories: getting my distance, a prerequisite of my understanding of human events, is the way I begin work. Just as, of course, it was an initial step when, in my first journalism job, I stumbled into making pictures with a camera. Frame, proportion, perspective, the values of light and shade; all are determined by the distance of the observing eye.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
She explains that creating distance—physically or mentally—helps her understand events and craft stories with clarity.
In simple terms: Distance aids understanding and storytelling.
Key Takeaway
Step back to see clearly.
Themes
writing
journalism
visual perception
Mood
analytical
reflective
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- photography
- reporting
- creative writing
- visual arts
Key Concepts
distance
perspective
composition
light and shadow
Questions to Reflect On
- How does distance affect your empathy?
- When is closeness more valuable than distance?
A Different Perspective
Too much distance can detach empathy.