When I write something I usually think it is very…
““When I write something I usually think it is very important and that I am a very fine writer. I think this happens to everyone. But there is one corner of my mind in which I know very well what I am, which is a small, a very small writer. I swear I know it. But that doesn't matter much to me. Only, I don't want to think about names: I can see that if I am asked 'a small writer like who?' it would sadden me to think of the names of other small writers. I prefer to think that no one has ever been like me, however small, however much a mosquito or a flea of a writer I may be. The important thing is to be convinced that this really is your vocation, your profession, something you will do all your life.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
He acknowledges his modest skill yet embraces his unique voice as a lifelong vocation.
In simple terms: He sees himself as a small writer but stays committed.
Key Takeaway
Embrace humility while pursuing your craft.
Themes
humility
self‑belief
craft
vocation
Mood
introspective
determined
Type
philosophical
motivational
When to use this quote
- writing workshops
- career planning
- self‑assessment
Key Concepts
self‑concept
confidence
writing
identity
Questions to Reflect On
- What does “small writer” mean to you?
- How can humility fuel growth?
A Different Perspective
Self‑deprecation may hinder confidence.