Quote by Gertrude Stein

A writer must always try to have a philosophy and he should also have a psychology and a philology and many other things. Without a philosophy and a psychology and all these various other things he is not really worthy of being called a writer. I agree with Kant and Schopenhauer and Plato and Spinoza and that is quite enough to be called a philosophy. But then of course a philosophy is not the same thing as a style.

A writer must always try to have a philosophy and he should

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This quote emphasizes that a writer should possess more than just a skill for writing; they should have a deeper understanding of various fields such as philosophy, psychology, and philology. These additional knowledge areas broaden their perspectives and enhance their ability to articulate more significant and thought-provoking ideas in their writing. While the author appreciates the philosophies of eminent thinkers like Kant, Schopenhauer, Plato, and Spinoza, they clarify that having a philosophy alone does not suffice; style is a distinct aspect altogether. Hence, a writer must strive to encompass intellectual depth beyond just linguistic prowess.

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