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“When I was sixteen or seventeen, I wanted to be a writer. I wanted to be a playwright. But everything I wrote, I thought, was weak. And I can remember falling asleep in tears because I had no talent the way I wanted to have.” quote by Francis Ford Coppola
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“When I was sixteen or seventeen, I wanted to be a writer. I wanted to be a playwright. But everything I wrote, I thought, was weak. And I can remember falling asleep in tears because I had no talent the way I wanted to have.”

Francis Ford Coppola

About This Quote

Source Interview: The Director’s Journey, 2010

Self‑doubt can dominate creative pursuits, yet perseverance is essential for growth.

In simple terms: Feeling untalented can stall progress.

Key Takeaway

Keep creating despite doubts.

Themes

creativity self‑doubt perseverance

Mood

inspirational determined

Type

advice motivational

When to use this quote

  • writing
  • playwriting
  • artistic projects
  • career development

Key Concepts

artist identity growth mindset

Questions to Reflect On

  • What steps can you take to practice despite fear?
  • How can you reframe “weak” work as learning?
A Different Perspective

Perfectionism may hinder experimentation and learning.

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