Ambition Quote by Tony Kushner
“I think that everybody who writes believes that their work has some kind of use-value, for someone, that there's some need for it, some person or group of people out there has demanded that these words come into being. I think that you do the work for these people. You hope that you can make a living at it. Whatever your ambitions and needs are in that regard, your only real requirement is to try and dig as deeply as you can dig to make sense of the meaning of human existence.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: The New Yorker, 2015
The writer feels compelled to create work that serves a purpose for an audience, seeking both livelihood and deeper understanding of humanity.
In simple terms: Writers aim to serve readers while exploring life's meaning.
Key Takeaway
Create with purpose and depth.
Themes
purpose
creativity
human existence
livelihood
Mood
reflective
inspired
thoughtful
Type
philosophical
motivational
When to use this quote
- writing workshops
- publishing
- freelance journalism
- teaching creative writing
Key Concepts
existentialism
audience engagement
artistic integrity
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you prioritize audience needs versus personal truth?
- What does “digging deeply” look like in daily practice?
A Different Perspective
Balancing market demands with personal meaning can be challenging.
