Apes Quote by Logan Pearsall Smith
“Fine writers should split hairs together, and sit side by side, like friendly apes, to pick the fleas from each others fur.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: “Fine Writers” (1905)
Collaboration among writers helps catch errors and improve work, likened to apes grooming each other.
In simple terms: Writers improve by working together.
Key Takeaway
Seek peer feedback to refine your writing.
Themes
collaboration
writing
editing
friendship
Mood
encouraging
thoughtful
Type
literary
advice
When to use this quote
- writing workshops
- author collaborations
- editing sessions
- creative groups
Key Concepts
peer review
mutual critique
literary community
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you find constructive writing partners?
- What benefits arise from shared critique?
A Different Perspective
Some may view it as overly sentimental.
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