Believe Quote by Ray Bradbury
“You will have to write and put away or burn a lot of material before you are comfortable in this medium. You might as well start now and get the work done. For I believe that eventually quantity will make for quality.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: "On Writing", 1973
Writing requires producing large volumes, discarding much, until comfort with the medium is achieved; quantity eventually leads to quality.
In simple terms: Write a lot, edit heavily, quality improves over time.
Key Takeaway
Write consistently and edit ruthlessly.
Themes
creativity
discipline
growth
Mood
motivational
pragmatic
Type
creative
professional
When to use this quote
- novel drafting
- blogging
- academic papers
Key Concepts
writing process
iteration
learning curve
Questions to Reflect On
- How many drafts are you willing to discard?
- What habits improve your writing efficiency?
A Different Perspective
Quantity alone doesn’t guarantee excellence.
