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Day Quote by Ali Smith

“You never know what you're going to end up with when you sit down to write something. At the end, if it holds, it can do this multifarious thing - which is to open things rather than close them, to make them bigger rather than smaller, to cross those divides which we live every day of our lives.” quote by Ali Smith
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“You never know what you're going to end up with when you sit down to write something. At the end, if it holds, it can do this multifarious thing - which is to open things rather than close them, to make them bigger rather than smaller, to cross those divides which we live every day of our lives.”

Ali Smith

About This Quote

Source Interview: The World According to Ali Smith, The Guardian, 2020

Writing can expand perspectives and connect people, turning isolated ideas into shared understanding.

In simple terms: Writing opens minds and connects people.

Key Takeaway

Write to explore and connect.

Themes

creativity connection growth

Mood

reflective inspirational

Type

literary philosophical

When to use this quote

  • personal essays
  • fiction workshops
  • community storytelling

Key Concepts

Narrative expansion empathy dialogue

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can you ensure your writing invites openness?
  • What barriers might your words break?
A Different Perspective

Writing may not always resonate with every audience.

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