There will be no proof that I ever was a writer
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- There may be no evidence that I existed as an author.
- In plain terms
- My writing might not prove I was a writer.
- What can you take from it?
- Your work may not confirm who you are.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Does proof matter for existence?
- Who remembers you?
Another view
Silence does not mean you were not there.
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