--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: There are certainly people for whom…" description: "\"There are certainly people for whom politics is not a category that helps you understand human existence. In fact, it's kind of a detour into superfici..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/318/tony-kushner-2204_cases_there-are-certainly-people-for-whom-poli_785754.jpg" --- # There are certainly people for whom politics is not a… ![“There are certainly people for whom politics is not a category that helps you understand human existence. In fact, it's kind of a detour into superficiality, and although I disagree with those people, I don't think it's the case that everyone who writes has to write politically or has to write in…” quote by Tony Kushner](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/318/tony-kushner-2204_cases_there-are-certainly-people-for-whom-poli_785754.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/318/tony-kushner-2204_cases_there-are-certainly-people-for-whom-poli_785754.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/318/tony-kushner-2204_cases_there-are-certainly-people-for-whom-poli_785754.jpg) > “There are certainly people for whom politics is not a category that helps you understand human existence. In fact, it's kind of a detour into superficiality, and although I disagree with those people, I don't think it's the case that everyone who writes has to write politically or has to write in opposition to the really horrendous things that are going on on a political level in the world today. There are some writers who simply aren't any good at that and really should stay away from it.” [Tony Kushner](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/tony-kushner/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Politics can be a distraction from deeper human concerns, and not all writers should engage with it. **In simple terms:** Politics may distract from human truth; not all writers need to be political. Key Takeaway Choose topics that align with your strengths. Themes literature politics authorship Mood reflective critical Type analytical philosophical When to use this quote - writing workshops - publishing decisions - public debates - personal essays Key Concepts human nature artistic integrity Questions to Reflect On - Do you feel politics enriches or limits your writing? - How can you address societal issues without overt politics? 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