Life Quote by Rotimi Ogunjobi
““Indeed I do belong to that dreadful class of persons known as the reclusive writer – the existential writer. For the existential writer as you probably already do know, life is never about whether to write but whether he can survive without writing. As a matter of fact not being able to do any writing at all would be such a painful life. He must write or simply perish.””
About This Quote
The existential writer feels compelled to write, seeing it as essential to survival; without it life feels unbearable.
In simple terms: Writers see writing as vital to existence.
Key Takeaway
Write to sustain yourself.
Themes
existentialism
creativity
survival
artistic necessity
Mood
thoughtful
determined
Type
philosophical
motivational
When to use this quote
- authorial crisis
- creative block
- mental health
- artistic purpose
Key Concepts
existential writer
creative compulsion
artistic identity
Questions to Reflect On
- Do you feel writing is essential to your being?
- What happens when you cannot write?
A Different Perspective
Writing alone may not solve deeper existential issues.
