Difficult Quote by W. Somerset Maugham
“A good story is obviously a difficult thing to invent, but its difficulty is a poor reason for despising it.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Razor's Edge, 1944
Creating a compelling story is hard, but that difficulty shouldn't lead to dismissing it.
In simple terms: Hard stories aren't bad because they're hard.
Key Takeaway
Value effort over ease.
Themes
creativity
writing
valuation
Mood
thoughtful
analytical
Type
literary
critical
When to use this quote
- novel writing
- screenwriting
- teaching storytelling
- literary criticism
Key Concepts
Narrative difficulty
artistic merit
Questions to Reflect On
- What makes a story worthwhile despite difficulty?
- How can we appreciate effort without bias?
A Different Perspective
Hard work doesn't guarantee quality.
