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“When you live in Brooklyn, if you throw a rock, you'll hit a writer - Jonathan Safran Foer, Jonathan Lethem, Paul Auster.” quote by Libba Bray
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“When you live in Brooklyn, if you throw a rock, you'll hit a writer - Jonathan Safran Foer, Jonathan Lethem, Paul Auster.”

Libba Bray

About This Quote

Source Novel: The Secret History of the World, 2015

Living in Brooklyn makes you aware that creative people are everywhere, even in unexpected places.

In simple terms: Brooklyn is full of writers.

Key Takeaway

Seek inspiration in everyday surroundings.

Themes

culture creativity urban life

Mood

curious reflective

Type

observational inspirational

When to use this quote

  • city walks
  • writing workshops
  • local events
  • social media scouting

Key Concepts

serendipity community literary awareness

Questions to Reflect On

  • What hidden creative spots have you discovered?
  • How does environment shape artistic output?
A Different Perspective

Not all neighborhoods have the same density of writers.

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