Write what will stop your breath if you don’t write.

Grace Paley
Write what will stop your breath if you don’t write.
Write what will stop your breath if you don’t write.
Write what will stop your breath if you don’t write.
Write what will stop your breath if you don’t write.
About This Quote

The quote from Shakespeare states that if you do not write, you will stop breathing. I believe that seeing as how our breath is important to our very existence, the quote is a serious one. In fact, it might mean that writing can save your life. For those of us who are writers, this is a serious reminder that we must write.

It can be a way to fight off the depression that comes with missing a deadline or losing a job. It can keep your mind from going blank with boredom and help you keep going when things get tough. Remember, life is full of challenges and a writer must be a fighter.

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