Life Quote by Rick Bass
““Slater used to be a poet, he's nothing now, and he sort of looks on Robby and me with awe because we aren't nothing yet, we haven't given up yet, awed at me because I'm thirty-one and haven't given up yet, and at Robby because he's young and has potential. Most people stop wanting to be a writer around the age of sixteen.””
About This Quote
Source Essay: The New York Times, 2018
Creative drive can persist beyond youth; perseverance fuels artistic growth despite setbacks.
In simple terms: Never stop writing.
Key Takeaway
Keep writing despite age.
Themes
perseverance
creativity
age
Mood
determined
hopeful
Type
motivational
inspirational
When to use this quote
- young writers
- mid‑career artists
- writing groups
Key Concepts
growth mindset
artistic resilience
Questions to Reflect On
- What fuels your creative persistence?
- How can mentors support late‑blooming writers?
A Different Perspective
Societal expectations may discourage older writers.
