Pencils Quote by Vladimir Nabokov
“I have rewritten — often several times — every word I have ever published. My pencils outlast their erasers.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: The Art of Revision, 1975
He constantly revises his work, emphasizing relentless editing and refinement.
In simple terms: He rewrites everything, his pencils outlast erasers.
Embrace continual editing.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- authoring
- academic papers
- personal essays
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How does endless revision affect creativity?
- When is a draft good enough?
Editing can stall progress if overdone.