There is a great discovery still to be made in literature, that of paying literary men by the quantity they do not write.

Summary

This quote suggests that instead of valuing writers based on the amount they produce, there should be an appreciation for the quality of what they choose not to write. It implies that there may be hidden gems in the untold stories, as well as the potential value in their restraint and the selectivity of their words. By compensating writers for their ability to omit unnecessary content and focus on the essence of their work, a new dimension in literature could be discovered.