Why do people always expect authors to answer questions? I am an author because I want to ask questions. If I had answers, I'd be a politician.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Authors ask questions while politicians provide answers.
- In plain terms
- Authors ask questions, politicians give answers.
- What can you take from it?
- Writing seeks inquiry not solutions.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What is the role of an author?
- Do you prefer questions or answers?
Another view
Some authors do provide answers in their work.
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