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“I see journalists as the manual workers, the laborers of the word. Journalism can only be literature when it is passionate.” quote by Marguerite Duras
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“I see journalists as the manual workers, the laborers of the word. Journalism can only be literature when it is passionate.”

Marguerite Duras

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Source Interview: Marguerite Duras on Journalism, 1975

Journalism becomes true literature when driven by genuine passion and craftsmanship.

In simple terms: Passionate journalism equals literary quality.

Key Takeaway

Write with heart and skill.

Themes

journalism literature passion craft writing

Mood

reflective inspirational

Type

professional philosophical

When to use this quote

  • newsrooms
  • feature writing
  • personal essays
  • creative nonfiction

Key Concepts

authenticity creative expression labor of words

Questions to Reflect On

  • What fuels your writing passion?
  • How do you balance passion with responsibility?
A Different Perspective

Passion alone may not guarantee factual accuracy.

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