Hell Quote by Robert Hass
“It's hell writing and it's hell not writing. The only tolerable state is having just written.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: Writing Dilemma, Robert Hass, 1998
Writing feels like hell, but not writing feels worse; completion brings relief.
In simple terms: Writing is painful, but completion relieves.
Key Takeaway
Write to end the torment.
Themes
creativity
pain
productivity
relief
Mood
reflective
encouraging
Type
literary
self‑improvement
When to use this quote
- novel drafting
- academic papers
- journal entries
Key Concepts
artistic process
self‑discipline
Questions to Reflect On
- What stops you from finishing?
- How does finishing change your feeling of the work?
A Different Perspective
Perfectionism may stall progress.
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