“The writer is a person who has decided to live by the principle that the only thing that matters is the word.”
What this quote means
Dubravka Ugrešić defines the writer as someone who has chosen to live by the principle that only the word matters. This means that for the writer, language is both a tool and an end in itself. Writing becomes a total commitment, a way to give meaning to the world. This quote celebrates devotion to art and the importance of precision and beauty in language. It reminds us that words have the power to transform reality.
How to apply it daily
Choose a word you use frequently and research its etymology or nuances. Then use it with more awareness in a conversation or piece of writing.
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