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“It is not a waste to write beautiful prose or poetry for one person's eyes alone!” quote by Edith Schaeffer
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“It is not a waste to write beautiful prose or poetry for one person's eyes alone!”

Edith Schaeffer

About This Quote

Source Book: The Gift of Poetry, 1975, by Edith Schaeffer

Writing beautiful prose for a single reader is valuable, not wasteful.

In simple terms: Creating art for one is worthwhile.

Key Takeaway

Write for those you cherish.

Themes

art writing intimacy purpose

Mood

thoughtful inspirational

Type

literary personal

When to use this quote

  • private journals
  • dedicated letters
  • custom poetry

Key Concepts

literature creativity personal expression

Questions to Reflect On

  • Who is your intended audience?
  • How does intimate writing affect you?
A Different Perspective

Commercial expectations may devalue private art.

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