Bitter Quote by W. Somerset Maugham
“Heaven knows what pains the author has been at, what bitter experience he has endured and what heartache suffered, to give some chance reader a few hours' relaxation or to while away the tedium of a journey.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Of Human Bondage, W. Somerset Maugham, 1915
The author endures personal suffering to create brief relief for readers, offering escape from life's monotony.
In simple terms: Authors suffer to give readers a short escape.
Key Takeaway
Create works that give others brief relief.
Themes
sacrifice
art
relief
Mood
reflective
empathetic
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- writing
- reading
- stress relief
- travel
- leisure
Key Concepts
empathy
creative purpose
Questions to Reflect On
- How can a short escape become meaningful?
- What responsibilities do creators have to their audience?
A Different Perspective
The relief may be fleeting and not address deeper issues.
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