Thinking is the activity I love best, and writing to me is…
“Thinking is the activity I love best, and writing to me is simply thinking through my fingers. I can write up to 18 hours a day. Typing 90 words a minute, I've done better than 50 pages a day. Nothing interferes with my concentration. You could put an orgy in my office and I wouldn't look up-well, maybe once.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
The author loves thinking and equates writing with thinking through typing, emphasizing deep focus and productivity despite distractions.
In simple terms: Writing is thinking expressed physically.
Cultivate deep focus for productivity.
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When to use this quote
- research
- academic work
- creative writing
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you maintain concentration?
- What limits your focus?
Even intense focus can lead to burnout.