Believe Quote by Stephen Dobyns
“I can't believe there is a poet who hasn't eagerly put down a word one day, only to erase it the next day deciding it was sheer lunacy. It's part of the process of selection.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: “The Poet’s Process” by Stephen Dobyns, 1993
Creative work involves drafting and discarding ideas, which is essential for refining the final piece.
In simple terms: Writing needs trial and error.
Key Takeaway
Embrace editing as part of creation.
Themes
creativity
editing
process
Mood
reflective
determined
Type
inspirational
philosophical
When to use this quote
- writing drafts
- novel revisions
- poetry workshops
- academic research
Key Concepts
artistic refinement
self‑critique
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you decide which ideas to keep?
- What value does failure bring to your work?
A Different Perspective
Too much self‑censorship can stifle originality.
