An author departs, he does not die.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- An author's work lives on even after they are gone.
- In plain terms
- Writers do not truly die if their books remain.
- What can you take from it?
- Your writing can outlive you.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What will you leave behind?
- How do you want to be remembered?
Another view
Not all authors achieve lasting fame.
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