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 through.”
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.
Write regularly and value completion.
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When to use this quote
- academic work
- personal journaling
- novel writing
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What motivates you to write?
- How does finishing a piece change its value?
Writing can feel burdensome without clear purpose.