About yourself Quote by Doris Lessing
“It's amazing what you find out about yourself when you write in the first person about someone very different from you.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Golden Notebook, Doris Lessing, 1962
Writing from another's viewpoint reveals hidden aspects of oneself.
In simple terms: Writing about others reveals self‑knowledge.
Use writing for self‑discovery.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- journaling
- fiction writing
- therapy
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What have you learned about yourself through writing?
- How does perspective shift affect empathy?
It may lead to misinterpretation of others' experiences.