“You are the one who writes and the one who is written.”
What this quote means
Jabès explores the duality of the writer: both creator and creature of their text. In writing, we shape the work, but the work also shapes us. This evokes the interdependence between author and writing, and more broadly between subject and object. It resonates with any artist who feels transformed by their art, reminding us that we are both actors and spectators of our lives.
How to apply it daily
During your next writing session, note how the text influences you. After writing, reread and identify what the text has changed in you.
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