Drawers Quote by Sophie Calle
“I think I've never left my house to take a plane without writing my will. There must be about 30 wills in my drawers, everywhere, in the kitchen. Everywhere, I have wills because I write wills more easily than I write love letters.”
About This Quote
Source Installation: "The Wills" exhibition, 2005
Writing wills is easier than expressing love, revealing fear of commitment.
In simple terms: Wills > love letters.
Key Takeaway
Confront emotional vulnerability.
Themes
love
fear
commitment
Mood
thoughtful
melancholic
Type
artistic
philosophical
When to use this quote
- personal relationships
- legal matters
- art projects
Key Concepts
psychology
artistic expression
mortality
Questions to Reflect On
- Why is love harder to write?
- How does fear shape our expressions?
A Different Perspective
Avoiding love may stem from deeper anxieties.
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