Quote by Elie Wiesel

Writing is not like painting where you add. It is not what you put on the canvas that the reader sees. Writing is more like a sculpture where you remove, you eliminate in order to make the work visible. Even those pages you remove somehow remain.

Writing is not like painting where you add. It is not what y

Summary

This quote by Elie Wiesel reflects on the artistry of writing, comparing it to the process of sculpting. Unlike painting, writing is not about adding layers onto the canvas; it is about selectively removing words and ideas to create clarity and impact. Just as a sculptor chips away at a block of stone to reveal the hidden form, writers must eliminate unnecessary details to make their work truly visible and meaningful. The essence of what is removed still lingers in the background, influencing the final piece in subtle ways.

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