Comfort Quote by Guy de Maupassant
“The public is composed of numerous groups whose cry to us writers is: 'Comfort me.' 'Amuse me.' 'Touch my sympathies.' 'Make me sad.' 'Make me dream.' 'Make me laugh.' 'Make me shiver.' 'Make me weep.' 'Make me think.'”
About This Quote
Source Essay: The Public and the Writer, 1885
Writers are urged to satisfy varied emotional needs of many audiences, from comfort to provocation.
In simple terms: Writers must meet diverse audience emotions.
Key Takeaway
Address multiple feelings in your work.
Themes
empathy
audience
emotion
responsibility
Mood
reflective
analytical
Type
literary
social commentary
When to use this quote
- marketing copy
- novel writing
- public speaking
- media production
Key Concepts
literary criticism
psychology
communication
Questions to Reflect On
- Which audience need will you prioritize?
- How do you stay authentic while pleasing many?
A Different Perspective
Balancing all demands can dilute artistic integrity.
