No one writes anything worth writing, unless he writes entirely for the sake of his subject.

Arthur Schopenhauer
No one writes anything worth writing, unless he writes entirely...
No one writes anything worth writing, unless he writes entirely...
No one writes anything worth writing, unless he writes entirely...
No one writes anything worth writing, unless he writes entirely...
About This Quote

This quote is a reminder that sometimes, even if you are writing something that matters to you, you may need to write it for the sake of its subject. If you want to say something deeply personal, don’t expect anyone else to appreciate it.

Source: The Art Of Literature

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