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“I’m an author. We don’t want to lead. We don’t need to follow. We stay home and make stuff up and write it down and send it out into the world, and get inside people’s heads. Perhaps we change the world and perhaps we don’t. We never know. We just make stuff up.” quote by Neil Gaiman
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“I’m an author. We don’t want to lead. We don’t need to follow. We stay home and make stuff up and write it down and send it out into the world, and get inside people’s heads. Perhaps we change the world and perhaps we don’t. We never know. We just make stuff up.”

Neil Gaiman

About This Quote

Source Interview: The Guardian, 2015

An author creates stories to influence thoughts, uncertain of impact but embraces imagination.

In simple terms: Writers craft ideas to affect minds, unsure of results.

Key Takeaway

Write and share ideas boldly.

Themes

creativity influence uncertainty

Mood

reflective hopeful

Type

inspirational philosophical

When to use this quote

  • publishing
  • social media
  • education
  • political discourse

Key Concepts

storytelling psychology culture

Questions to Reflect On

  • What message do you hope to spread?
  • How do you measure influence?
A Different Perspective

Impact may be limited or misinterpreted.

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