"My job is writing. I get paid to do it. When was the last time you heard someone challenge a doctor for making money off of cancer?"
- Joyce Maynard
About this Quote
This quote by Joyce Maynard is a commentary en route society views various professions. She is pointing out the double requirement that exists when it comes to how people view those who earn money off of their work. On one hand, doctors are praised for making money off of dealing with cancer, yet on the other hand, writers are often criticized for earning money off of their work. This quote is a pointer that all occupations should be respected which it is completely acceptable to earn money off of one's work. It is a reminder that we ought to not judge people for earning money off of their work, regardless of the profession.
This quote is written / told by Joyce Maynard somewhere between November 5, 1953 and today. He/she was a famous Writer from USA.
The author also have 26 other quotes.
"Given the choice, children who don't want for anything will not save... We have an obligation as parents to give our children what they need. What they want we can give them as a special gift, or they can save their money for it"
"I don't understand the whole dating thing. I know right off the bat if I'm interested in someone, and I don't want them to waste their money on me and take me out to eat if I know I'm not interested in that person"
