Changing Quote by Fran Lebowitz
“I write a sentence a thousand times, changing it all the time to look at it in different ways.”
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.
Embrace iterative writing.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- drafting essays
- editing poetry
- brainstorming ideas
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- When does revision become over‑editing?
- How many drafts are enough?
Too much revision may stall completion.