Discipline Quote by Ernest Hemingway
““First, there must be talent, much talent. Talent such as Kipling had. Then there must be discipline. The discipline of Flaubert. Then there must be the conception of what it can be and an absolute conscience as unchanging as the standard meter in Paris, to prevent faking. Then the writer must be intelligent and disinterested and above all he must survive. Try to get all these things in one person and have him come through all the influences that press on a writer. The hardest thing, because time is so short, is for him to survive and get his work done.””
About This Quote
Source Speech: Interview, 1950s, Ernest Hemingway
A writer needs innate talent, rigorous discipline, clear vision, moral integrity, intelligence, and resilience to survive and produce work despite limited time.
In simple terms: Writing requires talent, discipline, vision, integrity, intelligence, and survival.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate these traits and persevere.
Themes
talent
discipline
vision
integrity
survival
Mood
reflective
determined
inspirational
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- writing a novel
- academic research
- artistic projects
- career building
Key Concepts
creative process
personal development
literary craft
Questions to Reflect On
- How can a writer maintain integrity under pressure?
- What practices sustain creative stamina?
A Different Perspective
Even with these qualities, external pressures and personal hardships can impede progress.
