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“I have rewritten — often several times — every word I have ever published. My pencils outlast their erasers.” quote by Vladimir Nabokov
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“I have rewritten — often several times — every word I have ever published. My pencils outlast their erasers.”

Vladimir Nabokov

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.

Key Takeaway

Embrace continual editing.

Themes

writing revision perseverance

Mood

reflective determined

Type

advice literary

When to use this quote

  • authoring
  • academic papers
  • personal essays

Key Concepts

literary craft self‑critique

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does endless revision affect creativity?
  • When is a draft good enough?
A Different Perspective

Editing can stall progress if overdone.

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