--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: More and more I don't have any philosophy…" description: "\"“More and more I don't have any philosophy about writing, except that it is something we can do if God is good to us. Of course we are the ones who hav..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/f81/m-v-carey-65248_god-is-good_more-and-more-i-don-t-have-any-philosoph_2138146.jpg" --- # More and more I don't have any philosophy about writing… ![“More and more I don't have any philosophy about writing, except that it is something we can do if God is good to us. Of course we are the ones who have to do the paperwork.” quote by M.V. Carey](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/f81/m-v-carey-65248_god-is-good_more-and-more-i-don-t-have-any-philosoph_2138146.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/f81/m-v-carey-65248_god-is-good_more-and-more-i-don-t-have-any-philosoph_2138146.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/f81/m-v-carey-65248_god-is-good_more-and-more-i-don-t-have-any-philosoph_2138146.jpg) > ““More and more I don't have any philosophy about writing, except that it is something we can do if God is good to us. Of course we are the ones who have to do the paperwork.”” M.V. Carey ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Writing is seen as a humble task dependent on divine favor, with practical responsibilities left to the writer. **In simple terms:** Writing depends on God’s goodness and effort. Key Takeaway Do your work with humility and diligence. Themes faith humility work ethic Mood reflective thoughtful Type philosophical inspirational When to use this quote - writing projects - personal journaling - academic papers - content creation - grant proposals Key Concepts theology creative process Questions to Reflect On - How does belief in a higher power shape your creative process? - What practical steps can you take when inspiration wanes? A Different Perspective Assumes belief in a benevolent deity, which may not be shared. ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ No ratings yet [Philosophy](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/philosophy/) [Writers-on-writing](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/writers-on-writing/) [Writing](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/writing/) [Writing process](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/writing-process/) ## Related quotes > [“I think that writing should be honest and simple, and it should say something about what it means to be a person. 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