Disappointment Quote by Donald Harington
“If you are destined to become a writer, you can't help it. If you can help it, you aren't destined to become a writer. The frustrations and disappointments, not even to mention the unspeakable loneliness, are too unbearable for anyone who doesn't have a deep sense of being unable to avoid writing.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Architecture of the Soul by Donald Harington, 1991
Writing is portrayed as an unavoidable compulsion; those truly destined cannot resist, while those who can control it are not truly called.
In simple terms: Writing is an irresistible drive for some.
Key Takeaway
Embrace the compulsion or reconsider your path.
Themes
destiny
creativity
loneliness
Mood
reflective
melancholic
Type
advice
philosophical
When to use this quote
- career choice
- creative blocks
- mental health
- artistic community
- self‑acceptance
Key Concepts
compulsion
calling
artistic identity
Questions to Reflect On
- Do you feel writing as a burden or a gift?
- How can you sustain wellbeing while writing?
A Different Perspective
Even destined writers may suffer isolation and burnout.
