Authors Quote by Jason Epstein
“Editors and their authors seldom form deep friendships for the same reason that psychiatrists and their patients keep their distance: The relationship requires candor that mixes poorly with intimacy.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: The New Yorker, 2010
Editors and authors keep distance to preserve honesty, as intimacy can hinder candid critique.
In simple terms: Distance protects honesty.
Maintain professional boundaries for truth.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- publishing
- mentorship
- creative collaborations
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can honesty coexist with closeness?
- What boundaries support constructive feedback?
Too much distance can limit trust.