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“For me, writing is like being taken on a walk by a footnote: It's amazing where you end up.” quote by Ben Schott
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“For me, writing is like being taken on a walk by a footnote: It's amazing where you end up.”

Ben Schott

About This Quote

Source Book: The Alphabet Book of History, 2015

Writing guides the author like a footnote leads a walk, revealing unexpected destinations.

In simple terms: Writing is a guided walk.

Key Takeaway

Embrace unexpected outcomes.

Themes

creativity writing exploration

Mood

thoughtful inspirational

Type

metaphor observation

When to use this quote

  • authoring
  • creative process
  • learning

Key Concepts

narrative footnote metaphor

Questions to Reflect On

  • What unexpected places has writing led you?
  • How does a footnote guide your thoughts?
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Too abstract for some readers.

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