Good writers Quote by Ray Bradbury
““The good writers touch life. The mediocre ones run a quick hand over her.””
About This Quote
Source Book: The Illustrated Man by Ray Bradbury, 1951
Great writers capture life's depth; mediocre writers skim its surface.
In simple terms: Good writers feel life; others barely touch it.
Seek depth in writing.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- creative writing
- journalism
- teaching writing
- personal reflection
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you deepen your observational detail?
- What does “touching life” mean to you?
Surface-level work can miss profound insight.