Values Quote by Sandra Cisneros
“I hope I'm not just looked as a writer that is popular but as a writer of literary value.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: 1990s literary discussion
The writer desires recognition for depth, not just popularity.
In simple terms: Seek lasting literary merit over fame.
Key Takeaway
Focus on craft and authenticity.
Themes
art
recognition
integrity
Mood
reflective
determined
Type
essay
personal
When to use this quote
- publishing
- public speaking
- marketing strategies
Key Concepts
literary value
authorial intent
Questions to Reflect On
- What defines literary value for you?
- How can you balance visibility with substance?
A Different Perspective
Popularity can eclipse true artistic contribution.
![“[Jorge Luis Borges] had short stories, and I was trying to learn how to write short stories, and then he had these things in the middle that were like fables, and I loved hearing fables.” quote by Sandra Cisneros](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/a46/sandra-cisneros-862_borges_jorge-luis-borges-had-short-stories-and_102630.jpg)
![“We changed it to emocionó, the way you say in Spanish, "to emotion me" [to be moved]. That, as opposed to "haunt." We wanted the feeling of sadness and grief and obsession, so we used emocionó.” quote by Sandra Cisneros](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/8fc/sandra-cisneros-862_changed_we-changed-it-to-emocion-the-way-you-say_108295.jpg)
