Believe Quote by Aleksandar Hemon
“I want to make money, and I would like to have a lot of money, but I still believe that the only reason to write is that somehow it will make something or somebody better.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: “The End of the World” (The New Yorker), 2015
The writer sees money as secondary, believing writing’s purpose is to improve others or create something meaningful.
In simple terms: Money isn’t the main goal; helping others is.
Key Takeaway
Write to make a difference, not just profit.
Themes
purpose
creativity
ethics
Mood
determined
hopeful
Type
creative
ethical
When to use this quote
- career planning
- education
- community projects
- publishing
Key Concepts
humanism
artistic integrity
Questions to Reflect On
- What impact do you hope your writing has?
- How can you balance income with purpose?
A Different Perspective
Financial pressures can distract from artistic intent.
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