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“A pen is more personal and that gives me some control over it—a feeling of power as the words flow with the electric thrill that runs down my arm, through my fingers and onto the clean white page. It is a sensuous act, writing by hand. The feel of the paper, as my hand glides over it, its touch…” quote by Ruskin Bond
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““A pen is more personal and that gives me some control over it—a feeling of power as the words flow with the electric thrill that runs down my arm, through my fingers and onto the clean white page. It is a sensuous act, writing by hand. The feel of the paper, as my hand glides over it, its touch, and its texture. The flow of ink, the gliding motion of the pen, the letters themselves as they appear as if by magic in my individual script. No two people have the same handwriting. Your character, your personality is revealed the minute you put pen to paper. I'm””

Ruskin Bond

About This Quote

Source Essay: Personal Reflections on Handwriting, 2015

Handwriting is intimate, giving control and power; each unique script reveals character.

In simple terms: Writing by hand is personal and reveals identity.

Key Takeaway

Embrace handwritten expression.

Themes

creativity identity expression

Mood

reflective intimate

Type

personal inspirational

When to use this quote

  • journaling
  • letter writing
  • creative work

Key Concepts

handwriting personal art psychology

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does your handwriting reflect you?
  • What emotions arise when you write?
A Different Perspective

Digital typing may lack tactile connection.

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