Give me a smart idiot over a stupid genius any day.
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Here I am paying big money to you writers and what for? All you do is change the words.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote humorously critiques the work of writers, suggesting they simply rearrange existing ideas.
Samuel Goldwyn’s remark reflects a humorous yet pointed criticism of the writing profession, implying that writers often get paid exorbitantly for what seems like a simple task of altering words. The statement underscores the frustration some may feel towards the perceived lack of originality or substantial effort in creative writing, while also portraying the absurdity of the situation in a light-hearted way.
Themes
WritingHumorCreativityOriginalityCritique
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be shared during a writers’ workshop to lighten the mood.
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