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“I am a writer. I have been a writer my whole life. Words are the only things I have ever believed in. These words… They are a part of me. And they always will be. You can take away everything I own. You can take away my money, my friends and family and strangers I have met once. You can take away…” quote by Rachel Sandene
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““I am a writer. I have been a writer my whole life. Words are the only things I have ever believed in. These words… They are a part of me. And they always will be. You can take away everything I own. You can take away my money, my friends and family and strangers I have met once. You can take away my love, my hate, my happiness and sorrow. You can take away my memories, my past and present and future. You can take away my life. You can take away everything. But you can never take away these words. You can never take away the fact that I am a writer.””

Rachel Sandene

About This Quote

Source Essay: “The Power of Words”, 2021

Words define identity and endure beyond material loss; they are the immutable core of a writer’s being.

In simple terms: Words are the lasting part of a writer, not possessions.

Key Takeaway

Protect and cherish your creative voice.

Themes

identity creativity resilience impermanence

Mood

reflective determined

Type

philosophical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • writing workshops
  • personal journaling
  • public speaking
  • teaching
  • therapy

Key Concepts

Existentialism literary self philosophy of language

Questions to Reflect On

  • What does your writing say about you?
  • How do you preserve your voice amid change?
A Different Perspective

Words can be misinterpreted or suppressed, limiting impact.

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