College Quote by Robert B. Parker
“College had little effect on me. I'd have been the same writer if I'd gone to MIT, except I'd have flunked out sooner.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Author discussion, 1990s
Formal education may not shape a writer; personal experience and persistence do.
In simple terms: College isn’t essential for writing success.
Write regardless of schooling.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- novel writing
- career development
- self‑study
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- Do you think formal training could have helped?
- What self‑learning methods work best?
Overlooking the value of structured learning can limit skill growth.