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“the feeling of being a digression not the link in the argument, a new direction, an offshoot, the limb going on elsewhere, and liking that error, a feeling of being capable because an error, of being wrong perhaps altogether wrong a piece from another set stripped of position stripped of true…” quote by Jorie Graham
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““the feeling of being a digression not the link in the argument, a new direction, an offshoot, the limb going on elsewhere, and liking that error, a feeling of being capable because an error, of being wrong perhaps altogether wrong a piece from another set stripped of position stripped of true function and loving that error, loving that filial form, that break from perfection where the complex mechanism fails, where the stranger appears in the clearing, out of nowhere and uncalled for, out of nowhere to share the day.””

Jorie Graham

About This Quote

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

The speaker embraces the freedom of deviating from logical argument, finding power and creativity in error and unexpected connections.

In simple terms: Finding strength in mistakes and unexpected paths.

Key Takeaway

Celebrate mistakes as creative opportunities.

Themes

creativity error nonlinearity freedom identity

Mood

reflective introspective hopeful

Type

poetic philosophical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • writing
  • artistic experimentation
  • personal growth
  • problem solving

Key Concepts

postmodernism fragmentation self-awareness

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can embracing error improve your creative process?
  • When does deviation hinder rather than help?
A Different Perspective

Error can lead to confusion and lack of clarity in communication.

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