Afternoon Quote by Oscar Wilde
“I was working on the proof of one of my poems all the morning, and took out a comma. In the afternoon I put it back again.”
About This Quote
Source Letter: Correspondence, 1882
He spent the morning working on a poem’s proof, removed a comma, then reinstated it later, illustrating meticulous attention to detail.
In simple terms: He carefully edited a poem, removing and restoring a comma.
Key Takeaway
Value precision in creative work.
Themes
creativity
precision
process
Mood
thoughtful
analytical
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- writing sessions
- academic research
- creative revisions
- proofreading
Key Concepts
editing
poetry
literary craft
Questions to Reflect On
- How does attention to detail affect your output?
- When is it okay to let minor errors remain?
A Different Perspective
Perfectionism may stall progress.
