Alphabet Quote by Robert Cormier
“We all start out with the same alphabet. We are all unique. Talent is not the most important thing --- discipline and dedication are. Craft can be learned but desire and longing are innate. Despite the demands of school and just being young, try to write SOMETHING every day --- a description, a captured emotion, a simile, a metaphor. Read, for crying out loud! A writer must read the way a ball player must go to the ballfield every day to practice. Everything is possible in this world of ours--- and so's publication.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Writing Workshop, 1995
Discipline and dedication outweigh talent; practice writing daily to develop skill.
In simple terms: Practice daily, discipline beats talent.
Key Takeaway
Write something every day.
Themes
writing
discipline
creativity
learning
Mood
motivational
encouraging
Type
inspirational
practical
When to use this quote
- personal growth
- education
- creative projects
Key Concepts
habit formation
skill development
self‑improvement
Questions to Reflect On
- What daily writing habit could you start?
- How does discipline shape creative work?
A Different Perspective
Talent alone may not lead to mastery.
