Amount Quote by Edward Gorey
“I feel that I am doing the minimum amount of damage to other possibilities that may take place in a reader's head.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Gashlycrumb Tinies, Edward Gorey, 1963
The author aims to minimize interference with readers' imagination, allowing their own possibilities to emerge.
In simple terms: Let readers imagine freely.
Avoid over-explaining.
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When to use this quote
- writing
- illustration
- educational content
- storytelling
- marketing
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How much detail should you give?
- Does restraint enhance engagement?
May limit clarity for some audiences.