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Writing, for me, begins where clarity ends.
I write not to explain the world, but to listen to what remains unspoken within it.
Most sentences arrive imperfect, and it is there that honesty lives.
Writing is a return to the same inner questions, seen each time with different eyes.
It offers presence, not answers.
— Raphaël Zéla
— Dec 19, 2025 01:09PM
I write not to explain the world, but to listen to what remains unspoken within it.
Most sentences arrive imperfect, and it is there that honesty lives.
Writing is a return to the same inner questions, seen each time with different eyes.
It offers presence, not answers.
— Raphaël Zéla
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Dec 19, 2025 02:26PM
Beautiful words. I couldn't have said it any better. I did, in fact, try.
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Thank you, Neal—your words mean a great deal to me.It’s always encouraging to know that a reflection resonates with someone who has clearly spent time thinking deeply about language and meaning. I appreciate your generosity in taking the time to share that response.
I read some of your quotes. They are not only beautifully written but also meaningful. We share an interest in introspective fiction and psychology.
Thank you, Neal. That means a great deal to me.I believe introspective fiction and psychology meet in the same quiet space—where questions matter more than conclusions, and where literature becomes a way of listening rather than explaining.
It’s a pleasure to connect with someone who shares that sensibility.
