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“If at the end of your first ten or fifteen years of fighting and working and feeling, you find you've written one line of one poem, you'll be very lucky indeed.” quote by e. e. cummings
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“If at the end of your first ten or fifteen years of fighting and working and feeling, you find you've written one line of one poem, you'll be very lucky indeed.”

e. e. cummings

About This Quote

Source Poem: "the moon stays far away" (1918)

Creative output is rare; even a single line is a triumph.

In simple terms: One line of poetry is a blessing.

Key Takeaway

Value each creative effort.

Themes

creativity patience achievement

Mood

reflective encouraging

Type

artistic motivational

When to use this quote

  • writing practice
  • journaling
  • songwriting
  • visual art

Key Concepts

minimalism artistic expression

Questions to Reflect On

  • What small creative act can you start today?
  • How do you measure artistic success?
A Different Perspective

Perfectionism can stifle production.

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