Bigger Quote by Mokokoma Mokhonoana
““The name of a great writer is usually bigger than the title of his book. Both literally and figuratively.””
About This Quote
A writer’s reputation often outweighs the actual work, both literally and figuratively.
In simple terms: Reputation can eclipse content.
Key Takeaway
Focus on substance over fame.
Themes
reputation
writing
ego
literature
Mood
critical
inquisitive
Type
observational
analytical
When to use this quote
- publishing industry
- social media presence
- academic citations
Key Concepts
branding
legacy
perception
Questions to Reflect On
- Do you judge a book by its cover?
- How does author fame affect your reading?
A Different Perspective
Fame can distort evaluation of work.
![“There’s a writer for you,” he said. “Knows everything and at the same time he knows nothing.” [narrator]It was my first inkling that he was a writer. And while I like writers—because if you ask a writer anything you usually get an answer—still it belittled him in my eyes. Writers aren’t people…” quote by F. Scott Fitzgerald](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/38d/f-scott-fitzgerald-72_actors_there-s-a-writer-for-you-he-said-knows-e_438126.jpg)
![“Their [the U.S.’s] defense budget in absolute figures is almost 25 times bigger than Russia’s. This is what in defense is referred to as ‘their home — their fortress.’ And good for them, I say. Well done!” quote by Vladimir Putin](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/ec3/vladimir-putin-261_absolutes_their-the-u-s-s-defense-budget-in-absolu_10791.jpg)
