Quote by Albert Camus

To write is to become disinterested. There is a certain renunciation in art.

To write is to become disinterested. There is a certain renu

Summary

This quote suggests that when one engages in writing, they become detached or unbiased in their perspective. It emphasizes that there is a level of selflessness or surrender involved in the act of creation. By using the term "renunciation," it implies that artists sacrifice personal biases or attachment to particular outcomes in order to express themselves authentically. This quote highlights the transformative nature of writing, where the writer's disinterest allows them to reach a deeper level of artistic expression.

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By Albert Camus

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