Get up Quote by William H. Gass
“I get very tense working, so I often have to get up and wander around the house. It is very bad on my stomach. I have to be mad to be working well anyway, and then I am mad about the way things are going on the page in addition. My ulcer flourishes and I have to chew lots of pills. When my work is going well, I am usually sort of sick.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: On Writing and the Body, 1978
Creative work can cause physical tension and illness; the writer must navigate stress and health while producing art.
In simple terms: Writing can be physically stressful.
Key Takeaway
Balance work with health‑preserving habits.
Themes
stress
health
creativity
work
body
illness
Mood
anxious
reflective
Type
practical
motivational
When to use this quote
- writing sessions
- deadline pressure
- health management
Key Concepts
Physical tension
creative pressure
self‑care strategies
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you mitigate stress while writing?
- What routines protect your health during intense work?
A Different Perspective
Ignoring health can degrade both well‑being and output.
