Love, whether newly born, or aroused from a deathlike slumber, must always create sunshine, filling the heart so full of radiance, this it overflows upon the outward world.
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Easy reading is damn hard writing.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Writing well requires significant effort, even if it seems simple to read.
Nathaniel Hawthorne's quote emphasizes that the art of writing is often challenging and demanding, despite the impression that a well-crafted piece is effortless to read. The saying underlines the complexity behind achieving clarity and simplicity in writing, suggesting that great effort and skill go into making words flow easily for the reader.
Themes
WritingEffortClarityComplexityReading
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be used in a writing workshop to inspire budding writers.
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