Compassion Quote by Hilary Mantel
“Writers do not want to think they are less rational than other people, and at the mercy of compulsions, but in their hearts they know they are like those people who are taken for walks by their dogs, towed through hedges and ditches by an untrained sub-human energy.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Author Talk, 2018
Writers fear being seen as irrational, yet they recognize their subconscious drives like anyone else.
In simple terms: Writers hide irrational urges.
Key Takeaway
Acknowledge and channel subconscious impulses.
Themes
creativity
self-awareness
psychology
Mood
reflective
introspective
Type
literary
psychological
When to use this quote
- writing sessions
- brainstorming
- creative blocks
- personal journaling
Key Concepts
cognitive bias
creative compulsion
Questions to Reflect On
- What subconscious forces drive your writing?
- How can you balance rationality and instinct?
A Different Perspective
Self‑criticism may hinder authenticity.
