Campaigns Quote by Martin Amis
“To idealize: all writing is a campaign against cliché. Not just clichés of the pen but clichés of the mind and clichés of the heart.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Literary discussion, 2005
Writing fights clichés in language, thought, and emotion; it should be original and authentic.
In simple terms: Writing opposes clichés everywhere.
Strive for originality in expression.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- novel writing
- journalism
- teaching
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What clichés do you encounter often?
- How can you break mental patterns?
Originality can be elusive and subjective.