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There's nothing worse than sitting down to write a novel and saying, 'Well, okay, I'm going to do something of high artistic worth.'
Interpretation
What this quote means
The pursuit of artistic excellence can hinder creativity and writing.
This quote by Douglas Adams highlights the pressure that can come with trying to achieve high artistic standards when writing. It suggests that focusing too much on the outcome or the importance of the work may paralyze the creative process, preventing authors from expressing their ideas freely and authentically.
Themes
ArtWritingCreativityPressureExpression
In practice
Example use cases
In a creative writing workshop, to encourage free expression without judgment.
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