Quote by Georges Simenon

Writing is not a profession, but a vocation of unhappiness.

Writing is not a profession, but a vocation of unhappiness.

Summary

This quote suggests that writing is not simply a job or career, but rather a calling that often brings about unhappiness. It implies that those who write do so not out of a sense of duty or for financial gain, but rather because they are compelled to do so, despite the strains and difficulties it may entail. Writing as a vocation may involve sacrifice, struggle, and a constant longing for perfection, making it a source of inherent unease and discontentment.

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By Georges Simenon

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