Os leitores sao umas putas, amam-nos e depois deixam-nos.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The author describes readers as ungrateful people who love authors then abandon them. It is a cynical take on the author reader relationship.
- In plain terms
- Readers love writers for a while then leave them just as quickly.
- What can you take from it?
- Accept that public affection from readers is often temporary.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Why do readers leave writers?
- Is fame inherently fleeting?
Another view
Many readers remain loyal and supportive throughout an author career career.
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