Quote by Edith Tiempo: “The truest measure of a writer's success is not fame, but the resonance of their words.”

This quote suggests that a writer's true impact isn't found in how famous they become, but in how deeply their words affect readers and continue to be meaningful over time. It values lasting influence and emotional connection over transient popularity.

Tiempo, a revered mentor at the Silliman National Writers Workshop, often guided aspiring writers on the principles of enduring literature. Her emphasis during this time was on the quality and lasting impact of writing, rather than commercial success.

Filipino poet and fiction writer, born in Bayombong in 1919, and one of the most significant voices in Philippine literature in English. She co-founded the Silliman National Writers Workshop with her husband Edilberto Tiempo, shaping generations of Filipino writers, and received the National Artist Award for Literature in 1999.