Blue Quote by Ernest Hemingway
“But sometimes when I was starting a new story and I could not get it going, I would sit in front of the fire and squeeze the peel of the little oranges into the edge of the flame and watch the sputter of blue that they made. I would stand and look out over the roofs of Paris and think, 'Do not worry. You have always written before and you will write now. All you have to do is write one true sentence. Write the truest sentence that you know.' So finally I would write one true sentence, and then go on from there.”
About This Quote
Source Memoir: A Moveable Feast, 1960
Writing block can be broken by simple, sensory rituals that refocus the mind on truth.
In simple terms: Simple rituals can spark writing.
Key Takeaway
Use a sensory cue to start writing.
Themes
creativity
discipline
mindfulness
Mood
introspective
inspirational
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- writing sessions
- artist retreats
- early mornings
Key Concepts
rituals
authenticity
Questions to Reflect On
- What sensory cue could you use?
- How does truth guide your writing?
A Different Perspective
Rituals may not work for everyone.
