Christmas Quote by Philip Van Doren Stern
““By this time, I had become fond of the story that nobody wanted. I revised it again and had 200 twenty-four-page pamphlets printed at my own expense. I sent these out as Christmas cards for Christmas, 1943.””
About This Quote
Source Letter: Private correspondence, 1943, United States
The author, a personal story into a small pamphlet and distributed it as Christmas cards, showing initiative and belief in the narrative despite lack of demand.
In simple terms: He turned a rejected story into a self‑published pamphlet and mailed it as holiday cards.
Key Takeaway
Create and share your work even if others seem uninterested.
Themes
initiative
creativity
persistence
self‑publishing
Mood
hopeful
determined
reflective
Type
anecdotal
inspirational
historical
When to use this quote
- personal letters
- small‑scale publishing
- wartime morale
- community outreach
Key Concepts
storytelling
grassroots marketing
holiday tradition
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you turn a dismissed idea into an opportunity?
- What motivates you to share work despite low expectations?
A Different Perspective
Self‑publishing may not reach a wide audience without further promotion.
