Board Quote by William Faulkner
“Everything goes by the board: honor, pride, decency, security, happiness, all, to get the book written.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Sound and the Fury, William Faulkner, 1929
Life demands sacrifice of honor, pride, and happiness to achieve creative goals.
In simple terms: Creating art may require giving up personal comforts.
Key Takeaway
Prioritize purpose over comfort.
Themes
sacrifice
creativity
ambition
Mood
determined
serious
Type
philosophical
motivational
When to use this quote
- writing a novel
- pursuing a passion project
- career change
- academic research
Key Concepts
artistic integrity
personal cost
Questions to Reflect On
- What are you willing to sacrifice for your work?
- Is sacrifice always necessary for greatness?
A Different Perspective
Risk of glorifying self‑destruction for art.
