Want Quote by W. Somerset Maugham
“We do not write because we want to; we write because we have to.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: Of Human Bondage, 1915
Writing is a compulsion driven by necessity, not desire.
In simple terms: We write because we must, not because we want.
Key Takeaway
Accept writing as a necessary practice.
Themes
writing
compulsion
purpose
creativity
discipline
Mood
reflective
thoughtful
Type
philosophical
advice
When to use this quote
- novel writing
- journal entries
- professional deadlines
- personal essays
Key Concepts
inner drive
necessity
artistic duty
Questions to Reflect On
- Why do you feel you must write?
- How can you find pleasure in the process?
A Different Perspective
Compulsion may lead to burnout without joy.
![“I don't like being away from home. That's one reason why I don't work as much as I used to [when I started my career], because so many things are on the road. I just don't want to be away from my husband, my dogs and my home. I don't sing that much any more because that also takes you on the road.” quote by Jane Powell](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/07c/jane-powell-36243_away_i-don-t-like-being-away-from-home-that-s_278.jpg)
