Art Quote by Eliza Leslie
“Recollect that to a woman who gets her living by her pen, 'time is money,' as it is to an artist. Therefore, encroaching on her time is lessening her income. And yet how often is this done (either heedlessly or selfishly) by persons professing to be her friends, and who are habitually in the practice of interrupting her in her writing hours.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: Advice to Young Women, 1825
The quote warns that a writer’s time is directly tied to her earnings, and friends who interrupt her work harm her financially.
In simple terms: Writers earn money through time; interruptions reduce income.
Key Takeaway
Protect writing time to preserve income.
Themes
productivity
respect
economics
Mood
reflective
serious
Type
advice
observational
When to use this quote
- writing sessions
- freelance work
- collaborative projects
- mentoring
- studio time
Key Concepts
time value
creative work
friendship
financial impact
Questions to Reflect On
- Do you respect others’ focused work time?
- How can you set boundaries without offending?
A Different Perspective
Friends may not realize the financial cost of interruptions.
