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Believe Quote by Gustavo Perez Firmat

“When I was younger, I dreaded having to write. I would find every possible excuse not to sit down at the typewriter (this was a long time ago). As I've gotten older, I've learned to enjoy putting sentences together, though I still believe that writing, unlike sex, is always better after you're…” quote by Gustavo Perez Firmat
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“When I was younger, I dreaded having to write. I would find every possible excuse not to sit down at the typewriter (this was a long time ago). As I've gotten older, I've learned to enjoy putting sentences together, though I still believe that writing, unlike sex, is always better after you're through.”

Gustavo Perez Firmat

About This Quote

Source Memoir: The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao, 2007

Writing, once dreaded, becomes enjoyable with age, yet remains more rewarding after completion, unlike fleeting pleasures.

In simple terms: Writing gets better with practice and is best after finishing.

Key Takeaway

Write regularly and value completion.

Themes

growth discipline creativity

Mood

reflective motivational

Type

personal creative

When to use this quote

  • academic work
  • personal journaling
  • novel writing

Key Concepts

habit formation creative process

Questions to Reflect On

  • What motivates you to write?
  • How does finishing a piece change its value?
A Different Perspective

Writing can feel burdensome without clear purpose.

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