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“Writing... is an act of faith: I believe it's also an act of hope, the hope that things can get better than they are.” quote by Margaret Atwood
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“Writing... is an act of faith: I believe it's also an act of hope, the hope that things can get better than they are.”

Margaret Atwood

About This Quote

Source Interview: The Margaret Atwood Podcast, 2020

Writing is an act of faith and hope, believing that words can improve reality.

In simple terms: Writing hopes for change.

Key Takeaway

Write with hope.

Themes

creativity hope faith

Mood

inspirational reflective

Type

philosophical creative

When to use this quote

  • novel writing
  • journalism
  • blogging
  • activism

Key Concepts

literature social change

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does your writing reflect hope?
  • What actions accompany your hopeful words?
A Different Perspective

Hope alone may not change outcomes; action is also needed.

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