Quote by Jose Saramago

I am traveling less in order to be able to write more. I select my travel destinations according to their degree of usefulness to my work.


I am traveling less in order to be able to write more. I sel

Summary

This quote suggests that the speaker has made a deliberate decision to reduce their travel in order to prioritize their writing. They choose their travel destinations based on how beneficial or relevant they would be to their creative work. It signifies a deliberate focus on their craft and a willingness to make sacrifices – in this case, less travel – in order to dedicate more time and energy towards writing, ultimately prioritizing their professional goals.

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