Danger Quote by Clarice Lispector
““I'm afraid to write. It's so dangerous. Anyone who's tried, knows. The danger of stirring up hidden things - and the world is not on the surface, it's hidden in its roots submerged in the depths of the sea. In order to write I must place myself in the void. In this void is where I exist intuitively. But it's a terribly dangerous void: it's where I wring out blood. I'm a writer who fears the snare of words: the words I say hide others - Which? maybe I'll say them. Writing is a stone cast down a deep well.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Hour of the Star, Clarice Lispector, 1977
Writing forces confronting hidden depths, a perilous yet essential journey into the subconscious where truth and pain reside.
In simple terms: Writing is a risky dive into the unknown.
Key Takeaway
Embrace the fear to uncover deeper truths.
Themes
creativity
psychology
courage
Mood
introspective
intense
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- journaling
- therapy
- fiction writing
Key Concepts
subconscious exploration
truth seeking
artistic risk
Questions to Reflect On
- What fears surface when you write?
- How can you protect yourself while delving deep?
A Different Perspective
The void can overwhelm without support.
