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“My brother used to say that I wrote faster than he could read. He wrote two books - of poems - better than all mine put together.” quote by Laurence Housman
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“My brother used to say that I wrote faster than he could read. He wrote two books - of poems - better than all mine put together.”

Laurence Housman

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His brother claimed he wrote faster than he could read, producing superior poems.

In simple terms: He wrote poems faster than his brother could read them.

Key Takeaway

Recognize and celebrate unique creative speeds.

Themes

creativity speed literary talent

Mood

playful reflective

Type

literary inspirational

When to use this quote

  • writing workshops
  • literary criticism
  • creative mentorship

Key Concepts

poetry comparative analysis

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does speed affect quality?
  • What balances speed and depth?
A Different Perspective

Speed doesn’t guarantee depth.

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