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“Better that you should take the chance of trying something that is close to your heart, you think is what you want to write, and if they do not publish it, put it in your drawer. But maybe another day will come and you will find a place to put that.” quote by Gay Talese
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“Better that you should take the chance of trying something that is close to your heart, you think is what you want to write, and if they do not publish it, put it in your drawer. But maybe another day will come and you will find a place to put that.”

Gay Talese

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Pursuing heartfelt writing is worthwhile even if it isn’t immediately published; keep it for future opportunity.

In simple terms: Write what you love, even if unpublished.

Key Takeaway

Preserve your work for later chances.

Themes

creativity risk perseverance

Mood

reflective determined

Type

advice inspirational

When to use this quote

  • writing projects
  • personal journals
  • rejection handling
  • future publishing
  • archiving

Key Concepts

authenticity self‑expression

Questions to Reflect On

  • What project would you keep hidden?
  • How can you turn rejection into motivation?
A Different Perspective

Unpublished work may never find an audience.

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