The romantic idea is that everybody around a writer must suffer for his talent. I think a writer is a citizen of humanity, part of his nation, part of his family. He may have to make some compromises.

Summary

This quote suggests that there is a romanticized notion that for a writer to be truly talented, those around them must suffer. However, the speaker believes that a writer is a member of society, belonging to their nation and family. They argue that a writer may have to make compromises, implying that their work should not come at the expense of the well-being or happiness of others. This perspective challenges the idea that creativity and success should be achieved at the cost of personal relationships and societal harmony.