Agony Quote by Laura Z. Hobson
“Writers talk about the agony of writing; I talk about the agony of not writing.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Other Side of the Sun, 1975
The pain of not writing outweighs the struggle of writing itself
In simple terms: Writing is essential; avoiding it causes suffering
Key Takeaway
Commit to regular writing practice
Themes
creativity
writer’s block
self‑expression
Mood
motivational
encouraging
Type
creative
inspirational
When to use this quote
- journaling
- novel drafting
- blogging
- academic work
Key Concepts
flow state
creative discipline
Questions to Reflect On
- What small writing habit can you start today?
- How does fear of failure affect your creativity?
A Different Perspective
Perfectionism can stall progress
![“[W]e must learn to accommodate ourselves to the discovery that some of those cunningly-fashioned instruments called human souls have only a very limited range of music, and will not vibrate in the least under a touch that fills others with tremulous rapture or quivering agony.” quote by George Eliot](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/9be/george-eliot-84_agony_w-e-must-learn-to-accommodate-ourselves_12409.jpg)
