Books Quote by Marguerite Duras
“I see journalists as the manual workers, the laborers of the word. Journalism can only be literature when it is passionate.”
About This Quote
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.
Write with heart and skill.
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When to use this quote
- newsrooms
- feature writing
- personal essays
- creative nonfiction
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What fuels your writing passion?
- How do you balance passion with responsibility?
Passion alone may not guarantee factual accuracy.