Quote by Joseph Brodsky

Every writing career starts as a personal quest for sainthood, for self-betterment. Sooner or later, and as a rule quite soon, a man discovers that his pen accomplishes a lot more than his soul.

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Summary

This quote suggests that when someone begins their writing career, they do so with noble intentions of improving and bettering themselves. However, they soon realize that their writing has a greater impact on the world around them than their personal growth. Their words have the power to bring about change, influence others, and evoke emotions. It implies that as a writer becomes more experienced, they come to understand the power and responsibility that comes with their craft, moving away from their initial pursuit of personal sanctity to a realization of the impact they can have through their writing.

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By Joseph Brodsky

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