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“There is a big difference between an imperfect book that is read and a perfect book that is never written” quote by Don Newman
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““There is a big difference between an imperfect book that is read and a perfect book that is never written””

Don Newman

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Source Interview: Sports Illustrated, 2015

Reading an imperfect work is valuable, whereas never creating a perfect one yields no impact.

In simple terms: Reading imperfect work is better than not creating at all.

Key Takeaway

Create, even imperfectly.

Themes

creativity risk imperfection

Mood

reflective encouraging

Type

inspirational philosophical

When to use this quote

  • authoring a book
  • drafting a script
  • designing a product

Key Concepts

philosophy writing

Questions to Reflect On

  • Why fear perfection over creation?
  • What can you start now despite imperfections?
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