Children Quote by Todd Michael Cox
““There's nothing wrong with this. Other than sentimentality, the typewriter offers nothing special to the act of writing. What an author uses to write with is a topic of interest only to children and amatuers, but does not matter in the end. It is quite simply irrelevant; the final product is all that is important. Good riddance to them, I say. However, I do wish I still had mine, if only to use as a wonderful percussion device. --on the Poets and Writers Facebook page, regarding the last typewriter factory closing in India””
About This Quote
The quote argues that the physical tool of writing, like a typewriter, is irrelevant compared to the final written work; the tool is a distraction for serious writers.
In simple terms: Writing tools don’t matter; only the finished piece does.
Key Takeaway
Focus on content, not the instrument.
Themes
writing
tools
creativity
authorship
Mood
reflective
critical
analytical
Type
statement
opinion
reflection
When to use this quote
- authoring
- publishing
- creative process
- teaching writing
Key Concepts
instrumentality
materialism
essentialism
Questions to Reflect On
- Do you ever feel a tool influences your creativity?
- Can a tool become part of a writer’s identity?
A Different Perspective
Some writers find specific tools inspire them, which can affect output.
