About This Quote
A writer is someone who explores, not just in words but in life. This quote says that the writer is an explorer of life, with the goal of finding out what life means. That is why writers are always looking for new experiences to write about. People who are content with living their lives in one way don’t explore enough of their environment. They are rarely challenged and don’t learn about the world.
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