Awful Quote by Maya Angelou
“What I try to do is write. I may write for two weeks ‘the cat sat on the mat, that is that, not a rat,’… And it might be just the most boring and awful stuff. But I try. When I’m writing, I write. And then it’s as if the muse is convinced that I’m serious and says, ‘Okay. Okay. I’ll come.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: The Paris Review, 1995
Writing is a disciplined act; persistence invites inspiration.
In simple terms: Writing requires effort, then inspiration follows.
Key Takeaway
Write consistently, trust the process.
Themes
creativity
discipline
inspiration
Mood
determined
reflective
Type
advice
inspirational
When to use this quote
- authoring a novel
- daily journaling
- creative workshops
Key Concepts
Writer's block
self‑discipline
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you sustain motivation when ideas feel stale?
- What rituals help you enter a writing flow?
A Different Perspective
Even with effort, inspiration may still elude you.
