Animal Quote by Rod Serling
“I don't think it's man's function to write. I don't think it's a normal thing like teeth-brushing and going to the bathroom. It's a supered position on the animal.”
About This Quote
Source TV: The Twilight Zone, episode "The Mighty Casey", 1960
Serling argues that writing is a higher, artistic calling, not a mundane necessity like personal hygiene.
In simple terms: Writing is a lofty, unique human activity.
Key Takeaway
Recognize writing as a special vocation.
Themes
creativity
art
humanism
Mood
reflective
introspective
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- authoring novels
- journalism
- poetry
- personal essays
Key Concepts
existentialism
selfexpression
Questions to Reflect On
- Do you view your work as a duty or a privilege?
- How does this view affect your creative process?
A Different Perspective
Writing can be isolating and financially unstable.
