"Un écrivain devrait avoir une autre vie pour voir s'il est apprécié"
— Jorge Luis Borges
Simplified Meaning:
Often, writers create their best work without knowing how people in the future will react to it. Because it can take many years for their books or poems to gain recognition, they might not live to see their own success. Imagine a painter who makes beautiful art but only a few people understand and love his work while he is alive. Many years after he passes away, more people begin to admire his paintings and consider him a genius. Similarly, for writers, it can be difficult to understand during their lifetime whether their writing truly resonates with people or will be valued in the future. This situation can be frustrating because every artist wants to know if their work has made a positive impact. To apply this idea to our own lives, we can learn to be patient and not seek immediate validation for our efforts. Whether it's a small project at school or a big goal in life, sometimes the true appreciation or results come much later.
