"Great literature must spring from an upheaval in the author's soul. If that upheaval is not present then it must come from the works of any other author which happens to be handy and easily adapted"
- Robert Benchley
About this Quote
In this quote, Robert Benchley suggests that really excellent literature should come from a deep and individual turmoil within the author. He thinks that this inner turmoil is what drives an author to create something truly meaningful and impactful. Nevertheless, Benchley likewise acknowledges that not all authors may have this inner turmoil, and in those cases, they may draw motivation from the works of others. He suggests that this obtained inspiration might not be as genuine or effective as that which originates from within. In general, Benchley highlights the value of individual experience and emotion in developing excellent literature.
This quote is written / told by Robert Benchley between September 15, 1889 and September 21, 1945. He was a famous Comedian from USA.
The author also have 34 other quotes.
"To be really great in little things, to be truly noble and heroic in the insipid details of everyday life, is a virtue so rare as to be worthy of canonization"
"A lawyer without history or literature is a mechanic, a mere working mason; if he possesses some knowledge of these, he may venture to call himself an architect"
"Having soon discovered to be great, I must appear so, and therefore studiously avoided mixing in society, and wrapped myself in mystery, devoting my time to fasting and prayer"
