Folks Quote by Elbert Hubbard
“Writers seldom write the things they think. They simply write the things they think other folks think they think.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: "The Art of Living" by Elbert Hubbard, 1908
Writers often write to please others rather than expressing their own thoughts.
In simple terms: Writers write for others, not themselves.
Write authentically.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- publishing
- personal essays
- social media posts
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- Are you writing for yourself or others?
- How does external expectation shape your work?
May alienate true audience.