Depths Quote by Hélène Cixous
““I will talk about truth again, without which (without the word truth , without the mystery truth ) there would be no writing. It is what writing wants . But it “(the truth)” is totally down below and a long way off. And all the people I love and whom I have mentioned are beings who are bent on directing their writing toward this truth -over-there, with unbelievable labor; they are fighting against the elements and principally agains the innumerable immediate exterior and interior enemies.””
About This Quote
Source Essay: “The Ethics of Writing” (1990)
Writing seeks truth, but truth is distant and obstructed by many forces.
In simple terms: Truth in writing is hard to reach.
Key Takeaway
Persist in seeking deeper meaning.
Themes
truth
writing
struggle
Mood
introspective
determined
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- academic research
- creative writing
- journalism
- activism
Key Concepts
philosophy
literary theory
Questions to Reflect On
- What obstacles block your truth?
- Is truth a fixed target?
A Different Perspective
Truth may be subjective, not absolute.
