Escape Quote by Edgar Rice Burroughs
“I write to escape ... to escape poverty.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Land That Time Forgot, 1918
Writing serves as a means of transcending material hardship and finding personal freedom.
In simple terms: Writing escapes poverty.
Use writing as a path to freedom.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- personal hardship
- career change
- mental health
- social mobility
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can storytelling empower marginalized voices?
- What barriers prevent you from writing?
Writing alone cannot solve systemic poverty.