Quote by Bertrand Russell

Your writing is never as good as you hoped; but never as bad as you feared.

Your writing is never as good as you hoped; but never as bad

Summary

This quote highlights the perception and expectation we have towards our own writing. It implies that we often strive for perfection and may feel disappointed when the final outcome does not meet our high hopes. However, it also suggests that our self-criticism and fear of producing inadequate work may be exaggerated. It reminds us that while our writing may not always be as exceptional as we envisioned, it is unlikely to be as dreadful as our worst fears lead us to believe.

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By Bertrand Russell

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