About Quote by Italo Calvino
“I feel so at home in New York that I don't have the urge to write about it.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: Invisible Cities by Italo Calvino, 1972
The writer feels such familiarity with New York that it no longer inspires description.
In simple terms: Familiarity can diminish creative impulse.
Seek new perspectives to rekindle inspiration.
Themes
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Type
When to use this quote
- travel writing
- journalism
- personal essays
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you view a known place with fresh eyes?
- What new angle could you explore?
Even in familiar settings, fresh angles are needed to write.