Crafts Quote by Robert Stone
“When rewriting, move quickly. It's a little like cutting your own hair.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Robert Stone on writing, 1998
Writing revisions should be swift and decisive, similar to cutting one’s own hair, to maintain momentum and avoid overthinking.
In simple terms: Revise quickly, like cutting hair.
Edit fast to keep flow.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- Draft polishing
- blog updates
- code refactoring
- design iterations
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you ensure quality while moving fast?
- When is a slower revision better?
Speed can sacrifice depth or lead to careless errors.