Critics Quote by Maxwell Perkins
“Editors are extremely fallible people, all of them. Don't put too much trust in them.”
About This Quote
Source Letter: Advice on editorial trust, 1935
The author warns that editors are fallible and advises caution in relying on them.
In simple terms: Editors make mistakes; don’t trust them blindly.
Key Takeaway
Exercise critical judgment with editors.
Themes
trust
critical thinking
editorial fallibility
authorial control
Mood
cautious
skeptical
Type
advisory
pragmatic
When to use this quote
- manuscript review
- contract negotiation
- feedback integration
- quality assurance
Key Concepts
literary criticism
publishing ethics
decision making
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you verify editorial suggestions?
- When should you override an editor’s decision?
A Different Perspective
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