Fiction Quote by Mika Waltari
““I, SINUHE, the son of Senmut and of his wife Kipa, write this. I do not write it to the glory of the gods in the land of Kem, for I am weary of gods, nor to the glory of the Pharaohs, for I am weary of their deeds. I write neither from fear nor from any hope of the future but for myself alone. During my life I have seen, known, and lost too much to be the prey of vain dread; and, as for the hope of immortality, I am as weary of that as I am of gods and kings. For my own sake only I write this; and herein I differ from all other writers, past and to come.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Egyptian, Mika Waltari, 1945
The author writes solely for personal expression, rejecting external motivations like divine or royal glory.
In simple terms: Write for yourself, not for others.
Key Takeaway
Prioritize authentic self‑expression.
Themes
individualism
writing
purpose
Mood
reflective
determined
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- journaling
- creative writing
- personal letters
- artistic projects
Key Concepts
existentialism
autonomy
Questions to Reflect On
- What drives your creative work?
- How do you balance personal truth with audience expectations?
A Different Perspective
Risk of isolation or neglecting audience impact.
