Book Quote by Cornelia Funke
“You know, it's a funny thing about writers. Most people don't stop to think of books being written by people much like themselves. They think that writers are all dead long ago--they don't expect to meet them in the street or out shopping. They know their stories but not their names, and certainly not their faces. And most writers like it that way.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Author Talk, 2015
People often imagine writers as distant, historical figures, forgetting they are ordinary like us.
In simple terms: Writers are ordinary people, not myths.
Key Takeaway
Recognize writers as everyday people.
Themes
perception
identity
literature
Mood
reflective
curious
Type
inspirational
educational
When to use this quote
- book clubs
- writing workshops
- library events
- author meet‑ups
Key Concepts
sociology
authorial myth
humanization
Questions to Reflect On
- How does seeing writers as peers change your reading?
- What benefits arise from meeting authors?
A Different Perspective
Assuming writers are distant can limit personal connection and mentorship.