"A writer should have another lifetime to see if he's appreciated"

The core idea here is that writers often don’t get the recognition they deserve until much later, sometimes even after they’ve passed away. Imagine you spend your whole life creating something beautiful, but you're never sure if people truly value it. That’s the writer’s dilemma. It’s like planting a tree whose shade you might never sit under.

Historically, this sentiment has been echoed by many writers and artists. Think about Vincent Van Gogh. During his lifetime, he sold very few paintings and lived in relative obscurity. It was only after his death that his work gained fame and was recognized for the genius it is. That must’ve been tough, right? Imagine creating something so powerful and yet having to wait—forever, in Van Gogh’s case—for the world to see its worth.

So, how does this apply to real life? Let's take J.K. Rowling as an example. When she first wrote Harry Potter, she faced numerous rejections. Publisher after publisher turned her down. Can you believe that? But she kept at it. Finally, when her work was accepted, it didn’t just take off—it exploded. Rowling saw her success in her lifetime, but it was a close call. What if she had given up after the 12th rejection? We might never have known Harry, Hermione, or Ron.

If you're a writer—or honestly, any kind of creator—remember this: don't get discouraged if your work isn't recognized immediately. Keep creating, keep pushing. Sometimes, the world needs time to catch up to your brilliance. Just look at Emily Dickinson. She wrote nearly 1,800 poems, but fewer than a dozen were published while she was alive, and those were often heavily edited. It wasn’t until years later that her unaltered works were published and recognized as masterpieces.

Here’s a little advice: focus on your craft rather than the applause. Write because you have something to say, because you can't not write. Let’s say you're working on a novel. Instead of worrying about whether it will hit the bestseller list, concentrate on making it the best possible story you can. Pour your heart into the characters, the plot, the setting. The recognition might come, or it might not—but the act of creation itself is valuable.

Imagine a painter named Lily. She loves to paint landscapes but lives in a small town where modern art is all the rage. She paints every day, not for fame, but because it brings her joy. Years pass, and she's never had an exhibit. One day, a tourist stumbles upon her studio and is blown away by her work. This tourist happens to be an art dealer. Suddenly, Lily’s work is displayed in galleries across the country. But even if that tourist had never walked in, Lily would still have her paintings—her legacy. She would still have the satisfaction of knowing she created something beautiful, regardless of external validation.

So, keep creating. You never know who might stumble upon your work and see the value you’ve always known was there. And even if that recognition doesn’t come in your lifetime, your work will still exist in the world, waiting to be discovered.