文ぶんを以もって立たつ

expression, godan verb (-tsu)

live by the pen; make a living through writing

Literary expression meaning to earn one's livelihood through writing or literary work. Often used in formal or self-descriptive contexts.

• 彼かれは文ぶんを以もって立たつことを志こころざしている。

  He aspires to live by the pen.

• 文ぶんを以もって立たつ者ものは、常つねに言こと葉ばを磨みがかねばならない。

  Those who live by the pen must constantly refine their words.