Busy Quote by Jonathan Ames
“Whether I'm writing scripts or prose, the goal is identical. To give pleasure. Now whether I succeed or not is up for debate, and, mostly, I fail. But I try. I like to make things. It's a way to stay busy during one's ephemeral and confusing life.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: "On Writing" with Jonathan Ames, The Paris Review, 2012
The writer aims to entertain, acknowledging frequent failure but persisting through creation as a means to stay occupied amid life's fleeting confusion.
In simple terms: Writing aims to entertain despite failures.
Key Takeaway
Keep creating, regardless of outcome.
Themes
creativity
purpose
perseverance
Mood
thoughtful
determined
Type
motivational
philosophical
When to use this quote
- career shifts
- personal journals
- therapy sessions
- educational curricula
Key Concepts
artistic expression
self‑discovery
Questions to Reflect On
- What drives you to create when success is uncertain?
- How does making art help you navigate confusion?
A Different Perspective
Creative work can feel futile without external validation.
