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“when I get to the end of what I’m saying, I have to believe in my having said it, that’s often all that’s needed just as water, flour, and yeast make bread.” quote by Jose Saramago
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““when I get to the end of what I’m saying, I have to believe in my having said it, that’s often all that’s needed just as water, flour, and yeast make bread.””

Jose Saramago

About This Quote

Source Novel: Blindness, 1995

Writing must be believed in by the author, just as basic ingredients are essential for bread.

In simple terms: Believe in your words as essential as bread ingredients.

Key Takeaway

Trust your writing process.

Themes

creativity confidence process

Mood

reflective inspirational

Type

philosophical advice

When to use this quote

  • novel writing
  • blog posts
  • script drafting
  • poetry

Key Concepts

authorial belief writing discipline

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you test belief in your writing?
  • What signs indicate a need for revision?
A Different Perspective

Overconfidence can blind writers to needed revisions.

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