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I want to write. I've already told my mother: That's what…

“I want to write. I've already told my mother: That's what I want to do-write. No answer the first time. Then she asks, Write what? I say, Books, novels. [...] She's against it, it's not worthy, it's not real work, it's nonsense. Later she said, A childish idea.” quote by Marguerite Duras
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““I want to write. I've already told my mother: That's what I want to do-write. No answer the first time. Then she asks, Write what? I say, Books, novels. [...] She's against it, it's not worthy, it's not real work, it's nonsense. Later she said, A childish idea.””

Marguerite Duras

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

The desire to write faces familial doubt, but persistence is key.

In simple terms: Writing desire meets family skepticism.

Key Takeaway

Persist despite criticism.

Themes

creativity family dynamics self-doubt

Mood

determined hopeful

Type

advice inspirational

When to use this quote

  • writing projects
  • creative workshops
  • personal journals

Key Concepts

artistic ambition validation resilience

Questions to Reflect On

  • What fuels your writing passion?
  • How do you handle unsupportive voices?
A Different Perspective

External criticism can stifle creative confidence.

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