Deserve Quote by Leonard Cohen
“I have to finish it in order to know whether it deserves to survive.”
About This Quote
Source Song: "The Future", 1992
Finishing a work is necessary to judge its worth and decide its fate.
In simple terms: Complete to evaluate.
Key Takeaway
Finish to know if it matters.
Themes
creativity
evaluation
commitment
Mood
inspirational
determined
Type
artistic
philosophical
When to use this quote
- writing projects
- film production
- research papers
Key Concepts
artistic process
self‑assessment
Questions to Reflect On
- What project are you hesitant to finish?
- How do you assess a work's value?
A Different Perspective
Risk of wasted effort if the work is poor.
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