"The desire to write grows with writing." --Desiderius Erasmus (1466-1536) A paraphrase of his educational and rhetorical writings such as “De Copia” (1512) #writerslift #life #authors #love #art #coffee #diary #write #books #amwriting #quotes #desideriuserasmus Erasmus understood something every writer eventually discovers: motivation rarely precedes action. In his educational writings, he argued that fluency, confidence, and creative energy are not gifts bestowed at the beginning, but qualities cultivated through repetition. The act of writing itself generates momentum. What starts as effort becomes habit, and habit gradually becomes desire. This idea dismantles the myth that inspiration must arrive before work begins. Instead, Erasmus suggests that desire often follows discipline. When you show up to the page consistently, curiosity deepens, and ideas multiply. Writing fuels more writing. The blank page feels less intimidating, and the craft becomes less about waiting for inspiration and more about trusting the process.
"The desire to write grows with writing."
--Desiderius Erasmus
(1466-1536)
A paraphrase of his educational and rhetorical writings such as “De Copia” (1512)
#writerslift #life #authors #love #art #coffee #diary #write #books #amwriting #quotes #desideriuserasmus
