This quote by Jules Renard highlights the unique nature of writing as a form of communication. Unlike spoken conversation, where interruptions and immediate reactions can disrupt the flow of ideas, writing allows the author to express thoughts freely and fully. It emphasizes the control and uninterrupted space writing provides, enabling deeper reflection and clarity. This perspective also suggests that writing is a personal dialogue, where the writer can "speak" at their own pace, organizing and refining their message without external disturbance. Ultimately, Renard underlines writing as a powerful tool for unfiltered self-expression.
“Ecrire, c'est une façon de parler sans être interrompu.(Writing, it's a way of speaking without being interrupted.)”
“Writing is the only profession where no one considers you ridiculous if you earn no money.”
“The story I am writing exists, written in absolutely perfect fashion, some place, in the air. All I must do is find it, and copy it.”
“If you are afraid of being lonely, don't try to be right.”
“The truly free man is the one who can turn down an invitation to dinner without giving an excuse.”
“The peasant is the only species of human being who doesn't like the country and never looks at it.”