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Writing Quote by Gertrude Stein

“What is a sentence. A sentence is left to be alright and therefor (sic) they are barely here. A day is additional with there having been with a condition of remaining all day which it is partly that they like to look about made it for them in reference as they knew that is whenever they met by the…” quote by Gertrude Stein
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““What is a sentence. A sentence is left to be alright and therefor (sic) they are barely here. A day is additional with there having been with a condition of remaining all day which it is partly that they like to look about made it for them in reference as they knew that is whenever they met by the arrangement which had been made for them in the mean time. What is a sentence. They need not be having them made by them. in 'Sentences' chapter, p. 175 my edition, How to Write.””

Gertrude Stein

About This Quote

Source Book: How to Write, p. 175 (edition)

A playful, experimental meditation on the nature and construction of sentences, highlighting their fluidity and ambiguity.

In simple terms: Exploring how sentences are formed and understood.

Key Takeaway

Embrace linguistic experimentation.

Themes

language creativity philosophy

Mood

thoughtful curious

Type

literary philosophical

When to use this quote

  • Creative writing workshops
  • literary analysis
  • philosophical discussions

Key Concepts

syntax meaning construction

Questions to Reflect On

  • What defines a sentence for you?
  • How does ambiguity affect communication?
A Different Perspective

The abstract style may obscure practical insight.

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