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“I'll think about things for thirty or forty years before I'll write it.” quote by Richard Brautigan
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“I'll think about things for thirty or forty years before I'll write it.”

Richard Brautigan

About This Quote

Source Interview: The Poetry of Richard Brautigan, 1975

The author prefers to contemplate ideas for decades before committing them to writing.

In simple terms: Think long before writing.

Key Takeaway

Allow ideas to mature over many years before publishing.

Themes

patience creative process reflection writing

Mood

reflective thoughtful

Type

philosophical creative

When to use this quote

  • writing projects
  • research development
  • artistic planning
  • academic theses

Key Concepts

Long‑term thinking creative incubation deliberate pacing

Questions to Reflect On

  • How long should you wait before sharing an idea?
  • What balances patience with relevance?
A Different Perspective

Risk of ideas becoming outdated or lost over time.

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