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“I do not write with ease, nor am I ever pleased with anything I write. And so I rewrite.” quote by Margaret Mitchell
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“I do not write with ease, nor am I ever pleased with anything I write. And so I rewrite.”

Margaret Mitchell

About This Quote

Source Novel: Gone with the Wind, 1936

Writing is a struggle; dissatisfaction drives continual revision toward improvement.

In simple terms: Writing is hard, so keep revising.

Key Takeaway

Embrace revision to improve work.

Themes

creativity perfectionism revision

Mood

reflective determined

Type

literary philosophical

When to use this quote

  • drafting
  • editing
  • creative projects

Key Concepts

writing process self-critique

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you balance critique with completion?
  • When is a draft good enough?
A Different Perspective

Perfectionism can stall progress.

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