Change Quote by Erica Jong
“I am not quite sure how writing changes things, but I know that it does. It is indirect-like the trails of earthworms aerating the earth. It is not always deliberate-like the tails of glowing dust dragged by comets.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Erica Jong on Writing, 1995
Writing transforms subtly, like earthworms aerating soil or comet tails scattering dust, reshaping thoughts and emotions.
In simple terms: Writing changes us like unseen natural forces.
Write regularly to nurture inner change.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- journaling
- fiction writing
- therapy
- education
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What unseen changes has writing sparked in you?
- How can you notice writing’s subtle effects?
Impact may be indirect and hard to measure, requiring patience.