I, SINUHE, the son of Senmut and of his wife Kipa, write…
““I, SINUHE, the son of Senmut and of his wife Kipa, write this. I do not write it to the glory of the gods in the land of Kem, for I am weary of gods, nor to the glory of the Pharaohs, for I am weary of their deeds. I write neither from fear nor from any hope of the future but for myself alone. During my life I have seen, known, and lost too much to be the prey of vain dread; and, as for the hope of immortality, I am as weary of that as I am of gods and kings. For my own sake only I write this; and herein I differ from all other writers, past and to come.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
The author writes solely for personal expression, rejecting external motivations like divine or royal glory.
In simple terms: Write for yourself, not for others.
Key Takeaway
Prioritize authentic self‑expression.
Themes
individualism
writing
purpose
Mood
reflective
determined
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- journaling
- creative writing
- personal letters
- artistic projects
Key Concepts
existentialism
autonomy
Questions to Reflect On
- What drives your creative work?
- How do you balance personal truth with audience expectations?
A Different Perspective
Risk of isolation or neglecting audience impact.