Books Quote by Michael Dirda
“In 1911, Edgar Rice Burroughs, having failed at everything else, decided to write a novel. He was then in his mid-thirties, married with two children, barely supporting his family as the agent for a pencil-sharpener business.”
About This Quote
Source Biography: Edgar Rice Burroughs, 1911, early career struggles
Burroughs turned a dire financial situation into a creative breakthrough by writing a novel despite prior failures.
In simple terms: He wrote a novel when life was hard.
Key Takeaway
Even in hardship, create.
Themes
perseverance
creativity
risk
career
family
Mood
determined
hopeful
Type
inspirational
motivational
When to use this quote
- writing a novel
- starting a business
- overcoming setbacks
- family support
Key Concepts
entrepreneurship
literary ambition
resilience
Questions to Reflect On
- What creative project could you start now?
- How can you use adversity as motivation?
A Different Perspective
Success may still require market acceptance and financial stability.
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