Comic Quote by Ernest Hemingway
“The further you go in writing the more alone you are. Most of your best and oldest friends die. Others move away. You do not see them except rarely, but you write and have much the same contact with them as though you were together at the café in the old days. You exchange comic, sometimes cheerfully obscene and irresponsible letters, and it is almost as good as talking. But you are more alone because that is how you must work and the time to work is shorter all the time and if you waste it you feel you have committed a sin for which there is no forgiveness.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: A Moveable Feast, 1964
Writing isolates the author, as time for work shrinks and relationships fade, making solitude a necessary sacrifice for craft.
In simple terms: Writing makes you feel alone as friends drift away.
Key Takeaway
Accept solitude as part of the creative process.
Themes
solitude
creativity
time
relationships
Mood
reflective
melancholic
thoughtful
Type
literary
philosophical
personal
When to use this quote
- writing retreats
- freelance work
- long-distance friendships
- creative deadlines
Key Concepts
existentialism
artist's sacrifice
loneliness
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you balance solitude with social connection?
- What rituals help you stay grounded while writing?
A Different Perspective
Isolation can hinder mental health and collaboration.
