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"There is a legend about a bird that sings just once in its life, more sweetly than any other creature on the face of the earth. From the moment it leaves the nest it searches for a thorn tree and does not rest until it has found one. Then, singing among the savage branches, it impales itself upon the longest, sharpest spine. Dying, it rises above its own agony to out-carol the lark and the nightingale. One superlative song, existence the price. But the whole world stills to listen, and God in His heaven smiles. For the best is only bought at the cost of the great pain. … Or so says the legend." ~ Colleen McCullough.
I've always looked up to this quote for inspiration, to ensure that my efforts are never wasted and to maximise the fruits it bears. Whenever I decide to write, the first thought that surges through the back of my head is whether i would be interested in reading something like this. Contrary to common belief that we write for ourselves, the fact is that our actions are always diverted towards gaining attention from our audience. I remember a scene from Ridley Scott's Gladiator, wherein the central protagonist is advised that it isn't about being the best in what we do that matters, rather winning the crowd when we do it. As an end to my first blog (revamped edition, in an era where just about everything gets remixed), here's another quote from the movie that has forever remained on the top of my list.
"Ultimately, we're all dead men. Sadly, we cannot choose how, but … we can decide how we meet that end in order that we are remembered … as men."
I've always looked up to this quote for inspiration, to ensure that my efforts are never wasted and to maximise the fruits it bears. Whenever I decide to write, the first thought that surges through the back of my head is whether i would be interested in reading something like this. Contrary to common belief that we write for ourselves, the fact is that our actions are always diverted towards gaining attention from our audience. I remember a scene from Ridley Scott's Gladiator, wherein the central protagonist is advised that it isn't about being the best in what we do that matters, rather winning the crowd when we do it. As an end to my first blog (revamped edition, in an era where just about everything gets remixed), here's another quote from the movie that has forever remained on the top of my list.
"Ultimately, we're all dead men. Sadly, we cannot choose how, but … we can decide how we meet that end in order that we are remembered … as men."
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