Of the twenty-two civilizations that have appeared in history, nineteen of them collapsed when they reached the moral state the United States is in now.
Arnold J. ToynbeeRead
Write regularly, day in and day out, at whatever times of day you find that you write best. Don't wait till you feel that you are in the mood. Write, whether you are feeling inclined to write or not.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Consistent writing is crucial, regardless of one's mood or inspiration.
The quote emphasizes the importance of maintaining a regular writing practice, suggesting that writers should commit to writing every day, regardless of whether they feel motivated or inspired. This discipline helps to cultivate skills and generate creativity over time, reinforcing the idea that writing is an ongoing process rather than a sporadic event driven by inspiration.
Themes
WritingDisciplineConsistencyCreativityPractice
In practice
Example use cases
In a writing workshop, to encourage participants to write every day, I shared the quote by Arnold J. Toynbee.
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