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“No it is not easy to write. It is as hard as breaking rocks. Sparks and splinters fly like shattered steel.” quote by Clarice Lispector
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“No it is not easy to write. It is as hard as breaking rocks. Sparks and splinters fly like shattered steel.”

Clarice Lispector

About This Quote

Writing is portrayed as a laborious, painful process comparable to breaking rocks, with sparks and splinters symbolizing creative struggle.

In simple terms: Writing is hard and can feel like breaking rocks.

Key Takeaway

Accept the difficulty as part of creation.

Themes

creativity struggle discipline

Mood

determined reflective

Type

motivational philosophical

When to use this quote

  • authoring a novel
  • drafting essays
  • overcoming writer’s block
  • creative workshops

Key Concepts

writing process artistic labor metaphor for effort

Questions to Reflect On

  • What strategies help manage the pain of writing?
  • How can one find joy amid the struggle?
A Different Perspective

May discourage beginners.

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