Rewrite Quote by Laura Z. Hobson
“I rewrite everything, almost idiotically. I rewrite and work and work, and rewrite and rewrite some more.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: Gentleman's Agreement, 1947
The speaker obsessively revises work, indicating a compulsive drive for perfection that may hinder progress.
In simple terms: Obsessive rewriting shows perfectionism.
Balance effort with completion.
Themes
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Type
When to use this quote
- writing projects
- academic papers
- software development
- artistic drafts
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How does constant revision affect your momentum?
- When is enough revision enough?
Over‑editing can stall final output.