Accustomed Quote by Tony Kushner
“Trying every day to tell the truth is hard. There are harder things, of course - arguably, living with lies and meaninglessness, living in despair is harder, but it's hardship disguised as luxury and easier perhaps to grow accustomed to, since truth is usually the enemy of custom. There are harder things than writing, being President Obama, for instance, and having to deal with House Republicans, or trying to fix the leak at the Fukushima reactor, these are harder, but writing is hard.”
About This Quote
Writing is challenging, yet many other tasks seem even more demanding, highlighting the paradox of perceived difficulty.
In simple terms: Writing feels hard, but other tasks can be harder.
Key Takeaway
Embrace the paradox of difficulty.
Themes
creativity
politics
environmental crisis
Mood
reflective
critical
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- authoring books
- political leadership
- crisis management
- personal integrity
Key Concepts
artistic struggle
political pressure
ethical dilemmas
Questions to Reflect On
- What makes writing uniquely hard?
- How do you balance truth with comfort?
A Different Perspective
May understate the emotional toll of writing.
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