Johann Wolfgang von Goethe? Thomas Mann? André Gide? Arthur Koestler? Garrett Hardin? Horace Mann? Anonymous? Dear Quote Investigator: Sometimes a truthful statement can undermine a cherished belief and provide comfort to an adversary. Thus, it is tempting to embrace an untruthful statement that provides temporary solace. Yet, accepting uncomfortable truths leads to personal growth, whereas …
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A Writer Is One To Whom Writing Comes Harder Than To Anybody Else
Thomas Mann? H. T. Lowe-Porter? Franz Leppmann? Apocryphal? Dear Quote Investigator: Writing is an agonizing process requiring multiple drafts for some of its most skilled practitioners. Here are three versions of a pertinent quip: (1) The writer is a person who has a hard time writing. (2) A writer is a one who finds writing …
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