Brooks Quote by Carl Sandburg
“I wrote poems in my corner of the Brooks Street station. I sent them to two editors who rejected them right off. I read those letters of rejection years later and I agreed with those editors.”
About This Quote
Source Autobiography: My Life as a Poet, 1935
He reflects on early rejection, later recognizing the editors’ judgments as valid.
In simple terms: Early rejections can be accurate.
Key Takeaway
Accept constructive criticism.
Themes
writing
resilience
career
Mood
reflective
encouraging
Type
personal
motivational
When to use this quote
- publishing
- creative workshops
- self‑editing
Key Concepts
Self‑assessment
literary criticism
growth
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you handle criticism?
- What can you learn from rejection?
A Different Perspective
Rejection can discourage but also guide improvement.
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