Books Quote by Gaston Leroux
““You want the secret off my succes; my recipe? I have always brought the same care to making an adventure novel, a serialized novel, that others would bring to the making of a poem. My ambition was to raise the level of this much maligned genre.””
About This Quote
Source Interview: Literary Magazine, 1923
Consistent care and craftsmanship elevate even low‑brow genres into respected art.
In simple terms: Careful work improves any genre.
Key Takeaway
Apply the same dedication to all writing.
Themes
craft
dedication
genre
literature
ambition
Mood
reflective
inspirational
Type
literary
creative
When to use this quote
- writing workshops
- publishing
- self‑publishing
Key Concepts
novel writing
creative process
artistic standards
Questions to Reflect On
- Can genre boundaries be truly crossed?
- What defines “respectable” art?
A Different Perspective
Not all audiences value literary elevation.
