Human affairs inspire in noble hearts only two feelings-admiration or pity.
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You become a good writer just as you become a good joiner: by planing down your sentences.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Improving your writing skills requires practice and refinement, much like any craft.
Anatole France's quote suggests that writing, like woodworking, is a skill that develops through careful attention to detail and revision. Just as a skilled joiner shapes wood through planning and sanding, a good writer polishes their sentences, removing excess and refining their words to achieve clarity and impact.
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In practice
Example use cases
In a workshop on writing, this quote can inspire participants to embrace the editing process.
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