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“I had written all I was going to write, if the truth had been known, and there is nothing wrong with that. If more writers knew that, the world would be saved a lot of bad books, and more people--men and women alike--could go on to happier, more productive lives.” quote by Richard Ford
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““I had written all I was going to write, if the truth had been known, and there is nothing wrong with that. If more writers knew that, the world would be saved a lot of bad books, and more people--men and women alike--could go on to happier, more productive lives.””

Richard Ford

About This Quote

Writers who finish their work may reduce the number of bad books, improving overall literary quality.

In simple terms: Finishing writing helps the world.

Key Takeaway

Encourage writers to complete projects.

Themes

writing productivity literary quality

Mood

encouraging practical

Type

motivational reflective

When to use this quote

  • publishing
  • reading communities

Key Concepts

completion creative discipline

Questions to Reflect On

  • What motivates writers to finish?
  • How does completion affect readers?
A Different Perspective

Not all unfinished works are bad.

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