Books Quote by Richard Ford
““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.””
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.
Encourage writers to complete projects.
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When to use this quote
- publishing
- reading communities
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What motivates writers to finish?
- How does completion affect readers?
Not all unfinished works are bad.