I will talk about truth again, without which (without the…
““I will talk about truth again, without which (without the word truth , without the mystery truth ) there would be no writing. It is what writing wants . But it “(the truth)” is totally down below and a long way off. And all the people I love and whom I have mentioned are beings who are bent on directing their writing toward this truth -over-there, with unbelievable labor; they are fighting against the elements and principally agains the innumerable immediate exterior and interior enemies.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Writing seeks truth, but truth is distant and obstructed by many forces.
In simple terms: Truth in writing is hard to reach.
Persist in seeking deeper meaning.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- academic research
- creative writing
- journalism
- activism
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What obstacles block your truth?
- Is truth a fixed target?
Truth may be subjective, not absolute.