“A phrase may come to me as I am walking, and, once I write it down in my journal, the rest of the poem will unravel from that catalyst.” WritingMayWalkingPhrasesJournalCatalyst Author:Stephen Vincent Benet
“Occasionally I encounter people getting into their cars who will say, "Oh, you haven't been walking lately" - like I'm a symbol of the ancient art of walking!” PeopleArtCarHavensWalkingAncientSymbolsEncountersAncient Art Author:Stephen Vincent Benet
“Basically when I'm walking I'm not consciously writing or intending anything. In the manner I have learned from meditation practice, I let things unfold.” WritingPracticeMeditationWalkingI Have LearnedMeditation Practice Author:Stephen Vincent Benet
“I don't think I have ever really gotten Leopold Bloom's interior ramblings out of my head! I am sure that voice continues to inspire the walking consciousness in my work - that is, the way I carry on an interior monologue as I walk through this city.” ThinkingWayVoiceWalksCitiesConsciousnessInspireWalkingInteriorsMonologuesRambling Author:Stephen Vincent Benet
“I admire the attention other writers can give to the world we're walking in.” WorldGivingAttentionWalkingAdmire Author:Stephen Vincent Benet
