Anyway Quote by Jack Vance
“The story was such that I couldn't make a graceful ending and then make a graceful new beginning. I could have, but I didn't want to. So, it isn't the most graceful way of writing a story. This new story is, I think, is pretty good stuff. I'm pleased with it anyway.”
About This Quote
The author reflects on a story that ends clumsily, yet finds satisfaction in the new narrative they created.
In simple terms: A story can end awkwardly but still be rewarding.
Key Takeaway
Accept imperfect endings and move forward.
Themes
creativity
storytelling
acceptance
Mood
reflective
optimistic
Type
literary
personal
When to use this quote
- writing
- personal projects
- creative pivots
- overcoming writer’s block
Key Concepts
narrative structure
self‑reflection
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you turn a flawed ending into a fresh start?
- What makes a new story feel satisfying?
A Different Perspective
The quote may romanticize poor craft as intentional.
![“Dad and I did not care at all for your story in The New Yorker … [I]t does seem, dear, that this gloomy kind of story is what all you young people think about these days. Why don't you write something to cheer people up?” quote by Shirley Jackson](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/7b9/shirley-jackson-1526_care_dad-and-i-did-not-care-at-all-for-your-s_1038040.jpg)
