Adolescence Quote by Gertrude Stein
“I think one is naturally impressed by anything having a beginning a middle and an ending when one is beginning writing and that it is a natural thing because when one is emerging from adolescence, which is really when one first begins writing one feels that one would not have been one emerging from adolescence if there had not been a beginning and a middle and an ending to anything.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: The Autobiography of Alice B. Toklas, 1933
Writing feels natural when it mirrors life's structure of beginning, middle, and end, especially as one matures from adolescence.
In simple terms: Structure feels natural to writers, reflecting life stages.
Key Takeaway
Embrace narrative structure in early writing.
Themes
creativity
growth
structure
Mood
inspirational
analytical
Type
literary
educational
When to use this quote
- creative writing classes
- personal journals
- story workshops
- educational curricula
Key Concepts
narrative theory
developmental psychology
literary craft
Questions to Reflect On
- How does structure aid or hinder artistic growth?
- When is breaking structure beneficial?
A Different Perspective
Rigid structures can limit experimental or avant‑garde expression.
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