Escaped Quote by Jeanette Winterson
“Every word written is a net to catch the word that has escaped.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Written: A Memoir by Jeanette Winterson, 2012
Writing captures elusive ideas, turning fleeting thoughts into tangible form.
In simple terms: Writing traps fleeting thoughts.
Write to clarify and preserve ideas.
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When to use this quote
- writing workshops
- journaling
- academic research
- creative brainstorming
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How does writing change your perception of a thought?
- What ideas have you lost without writing?
Words may still slip before they are written.