Advice Quote by Horace
![“Saepa stilum vertas, iterum quae digna legi sint scripturas. (Turn the stylus [to erase] often if you would write something worthy of being reread.)” quote by Horace](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/8bd/horace-172_advice_saepa-stilum-vertas-iterum-quae-digna-le_2631952.jpg)
““Saepa stilum vertas, iterum quae digna legi sint scripturas. (Turn the stylus [to erase] often if you would write something worthy of being reread.)””
About This Quote
Frequent erasing of a stylus encourages writing worthy, lasting work.
In simple terms: Erase often to write something valuable.
Key Takeaway
Revise repeatedly to create lasting value.
Themes
revision
craft
quality
Mood
thoughtful
focused
Type
advice
reflective
When to use this quote
- writing
- music production
- software development
Key Concepts
iterative process
creative discipline
Questions to Reflect On
- When is it time to stop revising?
- How do you know your work is ready?
A Different Perspective
Too much erasing can stall progress.
![“Often turn the stile [correct with care], if you expect to write anything worthy of being read twice. [Lat., Saepe stilum vertas, iterum quae digna legi sint Scripturus.]” quote by Horace](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/b32/horace-172_authorship_often-turn-the-stile-correct-with-care-i_3013788.jpg)
![“In a moment comes either death or joyful victory. [Lat., Horae Momento cita mors venit aut victoria laeta.]” quote by Horace](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/a43/horace-172_death_in-a-moment-comes-either-death-or-joyful_17189.jpg)
![“Neither men, nor gods, nor booksellers' shelves permit ordinary poets to exist. [Lat., Mediocribus esse poetis Non homines, non di, non concessere columnae.]” quote by Horace](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/bd4/horace-172_booksellers_neither-men-nor-gods-nor-booksellers-she_23851.jpg)
