Poetry Quote by Brigid Kemmerer
““Where did this come from?” I bristle at the question. “I wrote it right in front of you. I didn’t cheat.” “I’m not accusing you of cheating. I’m asking why you were able to put together five hundred words about a poem, when I can rarely get more than a compound sentence out of you.””
About This Quote
The speaker feels defensive when questioned about originality, highlighting tension between expectation and creative process.
In simple terms: Defensiveness arises over originality doubts.
Embrace transparency in creative work.
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When to use this quote
- academic critique
- writing workshops
- peer review
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- Why do we fear being seen as unoriginal?
- How can we foster constructive feedback?
Accusations can stifle creativity.