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“I write a sentence a thousand times, changing it all the time to look at it in different ways.” quote by Fran Lebowitz
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“I write a sentence a thousand times, changing it all the time to look at it in different ways.”

Fran Lebowitz

About This Quote

Source Interview: The New Yorker, 1993

Repeatedly rewriting a sentence reveals new perspectives and refines expression.

In simple terms: Rewrite to see differently.

Key Takeaway

Embrace iterative writing.

Themes

creativity writing revision

Mood

reflective playful

Type

inspirational literary

When to use this quote

  • drafting essays
  • editing poetry
  • brainstorming ideas

Key Concepts

iteration perspective shift

Questions to Reflect On

  • When does revision become over‑editing?
  • How many drafts are enough?
A Different Perspective

Too much revision may stall completion.

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