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“That's what writers do, Conroy, we wait for the tortoises to come. We wait for that lady who walks them. That's how art works. It's never a jackrabbit, or a racehorse. It's the tortoises that hold all the secrets. We've got to be patient enough to wait for them.” quote by Anonymous
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““That's what writers do, Conroy, we wait for the tortoises to come. We wait for that lady who walks them. That's how art works. It's never a jackrabbit, or a racehorse. It's the tortoises that hold all the secrets. We've got to be patient enough to wait for them.””

Anonymous

About This Quote

Source Speech: Interview with Conroy, date unknown

Art requires patience, waiting for slow, deliberate processes that reveal deeper truths rather than fast, flashy results.

In simple terms: Good art takes time, like slow tortoises.

Key Takeaway

Embrace patience in creative work.

Themes

patience creativity process timing depth

Mood

reflective calm inspired

Type

advice philosophical motivational

When to use this quote

  • writing
  • visual art
  • music composition
  • research projects
  • learning new skills

Key Concepts

slow progress deliberate practice observation intuition

Questions to Reflect On

  • What slow process have you ignored?
  • How can you honor patience without stagnation?
A Different Perspective

Fast results may lack depth; patience can be costly and discouraging.

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